Feminism Flashcards
what is feminism?
it’s a conflict theory between the opposing genders ( male and female )
what are the 3 categories of feminism?
radical, liberal and marxism feminism
what is radical feminism?
it’s when women view men as their enemy and want to eradicate them from society. they believe that they are oppressed by hierarchy within the home
what is liberal feminism?
is a movement that women would like to have freedom from the oppression of men. all individuals should explore the equal opportunities and rights
what is marxism feminism?
is a conflict perspective. see women as reserve army of labour. oppressed by capitalism
the 3 universal cause of patriarchy:
- the exploitation of female biology
- marriage-based family relationship
- heterosexual relationships
3 categories of marxism feminism
- women reproduce in the labour force
- women absorb anger
- women act as a reserve army of cheap labour
what is exploitation?
paying workers less than the value of their labour
what is patriarchy? (radical feminism’s key terms)
a social system in which men have a privileged position in society
what is separatism?
is the advocacy of cultural, ethnic, tribal, religious, racial, governmental or gender separation from a larger group. mostly political
what is dual burden?
is the workload of people who work to earn money
but are also responsible for unpaid domestic labour
what is triple shift?
women work triple due to being a mother, housewife and having a paid job
what is emotional work?
the management of one’s own feelings or work down in an effort to maintain a relationship
key writers: radical feminism (1972)
- Fran Ansley: argues that men’s frustration towards capitalism is misdirected toward women.
- ‘women absorb anger’.
key writers: liberal feminism
Ann Oakley:
developed the sex-role theory
distinct gender roles that come from culture rather than biological differences
childhood to adulthood to maintain male dominance and female subservience
who was Carl Marx?
‘the father of communism’ and formed the basis of marxism
Carl Marx: Inequality
argued that the unequal distribution of wealth and income is inevitable in a capitalist society
Carl Marx: Role of social institutions:
- Marx argued that those who control the economic basis also control the superstructure
- those who have wealth or economic power have political power and have control over society
Marxism: Education
- argues that education exists to reproduce class inequalities by forming a subservient class and working force
- prepares children of the capitalist ruling class (the bourgeoisie) the positions of power
Marxism:
argues that family also perform ideological functions for capitalism
