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
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