Feminism Flashcards
What are the three types of feminism?
Marxist, Liberal, and Radical
What does a liberal feminist believe?
That all women should have the same rights and freedom as men
What do liberal feminists believe in?
Reformism
What is reformism?
The belief that equality can be achieved by gradual changes to the law and policies
What does liberal feminism focus on?
Socialisation and changing attitudes
What do radical feminists believe?
That the patriarchy is universal
What do radical feminists believe all men benefit from?
The patriarchy
What do radical feminists say has a major role in social inequality?
The patriarchy
Is the legal system patriarchal according to radical feminists?
Yes
What are some weaknesses of radical feminism?
That patriarchy may never go away, so fighting for it too may not be as effective as we believe it to be
What are some strengths of radical feminism?
That it helps more women understand the patriarchy and fight against it in their own lives
What is marxist feminism?
That women are exploited through capitalism and ownership of property, finances etc
What are some weaknesses of marxist feminism?
That some women may feel too trapped by things such as finances to fight against it, meaning the problem will still exist
