Feminism

Question 1

How do functionalist and feminist perspectives on gender differ?

Answer 1

• Functionalist perspectives on gender argue that gender differences, and,
  specifically, men’s and women’s specialization in different tasks, contribute
  to social stability and integration.
  -Feminists argue that physical differences alone cannot explain the stark
  gender differences in men’s and women’s social and economic roles.

Question 2

What is feminist theory?

Answer 2

A sociological perspective that emphasizes the centrality of gender in analyzing the social world and particularly the unique
experiences of women.

Question 3

What is liberal feminism?

Answer 3

The form of feminist theory that posits that gender
inequality is produced by unequal access to civil rights and certain social
resources, such as education and employment, based on sex.

Question 4

What is radical feminism?

Answer 4

The form of feminist theory that posits that gender
inequality is the result of male domination in all aspects of social and
economic life.

Question 5

What is Black Feminism

Answer 5

A strand of feminist theory that highlights the multiple
disadvantages of gender, class, and race that shape the experiences of non-
White women.

Question 6

What is Transnational feminism?

Answer 6

A branch of feminist theory that highlights the way that global processes—including colonialism, racism, and
imperialism—shape gender relations and hierarchies.

Question 7

What is intersectionality?

Answer 7

A perspective that holds that our multiple-group memberships affect our lives in ways that are distinct from single-group
memberships.