Feminism Flashcards
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What is the main focus of feminist theory?
Feminism focuses on gender inequality and the ways in which society oppresses women.
What is patriarchy?
A social system where men hold power and dominate key areas such as politics, work, and family
What are the three main types of feminism?
Liberal feminism, Marxist feminism, and Radical feminism.
What do liberal feminists believe?
They believe in gradual legal and policy changes to achieve gender equality, such as equal pay and education.
How do Marxist feminists explain women’s oppression?
They argue that capitalism exploits women, especially through unpaid domestic labor and low-paid jobs
What do radical feminists argue about gender inequality?
They believe patriarchy is the root cause of women’s oppression and advocate for revolutionary change
How do feminists view the role of women in the family?
Many argue that women are expected to perform unpaid domestic labor and emotional work, reinforcing male dominance.
What is the “dual burden” in feminist theory?
The idea that women do both paid work and unpaid domestic labor
What is the “triple shift”?
The idea that women do paid work, housework, and emotional labor (e.g., caring for family members)
What is one criticism of radical feminism?
Critics argue it overlooks progress made in gender equality and portrays all men as oppressors
What is a postmodernist criticism of feminism?
Postmodernists argue that feminism generalizes women’s experiences and ignores diversity in gender identities.
What are the key concepts of feminism ?
- Conflict theory that suggests patriarchal oppression of women in society
- Sociology is malestream- male thinkers focusing on issues of men
- Evolved over time a deal with contemporary issues and intersectionality of women’s experiences
How many waves of Feminism were there ?
First wave - political equality
Second wave - social and economic equality
Third wave - intersectionality
Fourth wave - empowerment of women
Who were the women involved in 1st wave of feminism
Wollstonecraft, Martineau , Suffragettes, Suffragists
Who were the women involved in 2st wave of feminism
Oakley, De Beauvoir, Women’s liberation movement
