Feminism Flashcards
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What are the 5 types of Feminism?
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Liberal
Radical
Marxist
Black/Difference
Pop
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What is Liberal Feminism?
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- Focuses on achieving gender equality through politics and legislation
- They find the most fault with legal systems
- Want to break down the patriarchal character of social institutions
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What is Radical Feminism?
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- Calls for a reordering of society from the ground up, where male supremacy is eliminated
- They believe women have false consciousness and that they are controlled by the patriarchy
- Some even call for a separation of the sexes and reject heterosexuality
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What is Marxist Feminism?
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- Analyses the ways women are exploited by capitalism and private ownership
- They see social class as having equal importance to gender in terms of conflict in society
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What is Black/Difference Feminism?
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- Represents a broad spectrum of feminism that argues sameness is not necessary for men and women to be treated equally
- Focuses on ethnic minorities
- Argues that racism, sexism, and classism are inseparable
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What is Pop Feminism?
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- A non-academic approach to feminism
- Promotes ‘girl power’
- Lacks questioning of the system is a watered down version of feminism
- Often focuses on neurotypical, able-bodied, cis-het women