Feminism📚 Flashcards
What is feminism?
A theory describing society as an unequal relationship between men and women that keeps them in conflict
Feminism has been developed by many different people, mostly women.
What is the primary focus of feminist sociologists?
To expose and study the system of power and exploitation in society
They aim to show how this system affects women.
What term is used to describe the system that keeps power in the hands of men?
Patriarchy
This system may not benefit all men and can even be harmful to some.
True or False: All men benefit from the power within the patriarchal system.
False
Not all men may benefit from this power, and it can be harmful to them.
Fill in the blank: Feminism describes society as an unequal relationship between _______ and women.
men