Feminism

Question 1

Explain liberal feminism’s main concepts

Answer 1

• equality is brought out through changes in policy and education (Sharpe/ Oakley)

eval= overly optimistic, effects not causes

Question 2

Explain radical feminism’s main concepts

Answer 2

Equality only achieved through political lesbianism. Greer: Matrilocal households (all adults female)

eval= gender equality never achieved, doesn’t consider progress that has been made

Question 3

Explain Marxist feminism’s main concepts

Answer 3

Capitalism is the cause of womens oppression (women reserve workforce, produce next gen of workers, cushioning effect- Zaretsky)

Question 4

Explain intersectional feminism’s main concepts

Answer 4

others create a false universality of womens oppression. generalise from experience of MC white Western women

eval= lessens the impact of feminism

Question 5

Structures of patriarchy, Walby

Answer 5

• the state
• violence
• domestic labour
• paid work
• sexuality (sluts)
• culture