Feminism

Question 1

What is feminism

Answer 1

feminism, the belief in social, economic, and political equality of the sexes.

Question 2

what do they believe?

Answer 2

-> they believe that women suffer the injustice in society because of their gender.

-> Women need to fight and free themselves from patriarchy

-> women are vulnerable because of childbirth and men exploit this fact and reinforce dependency.

Question 3

What the impacts of feminism on society?

Answer 3

Workplace: less sexism, nude calendars, better chance of promotion

.Law: equal pay

.Social policy: maternity leave, family tax credits

.Education: Girls are treated more equally in school

.Family: women go work and contribute financially

Question 4

What are the divisions of feminism?

Answer 4

-> Combines key concepts of patriarchy with Marxism (Marxists)

->Liberal: Equality can be brought through legal reform. Men need to be educated of womens potential

->Radical: Highlights dark side of family life

-> Black: argue that white feminists have ignored position of black women.