Feminism 2

Question 1

Comparing radical and liberal feminism - role of the state

Answer 1

A tool that could enable equality through law v inherently patricahel agent for men

Question 2

Comparing radical and liberal feminism - main issues facing women in society

Answer 2

Legal, political, econ v social, sexual, personal rev

Question 3

2

Comparing radical and liberal feminism - best methods for combatting these issues

Answer 3

• Use of legislation v changing appearances and political lesbianism
• Both think traditional gender roles should be changed - the extent is different

Question 4

Socialist feminism similar to radical feminism

Answer 4

Both argues that changes such as equal pay for women are insuffecient

Question 5

2

Socialist feminism different to radical feminism

Answer 5

• Tend to concentrate on the plight of the working class women
• Believe the only chance to really liberate women from their inferior economic position is by an extreme modification of capitalism

Question 6

2

What is post modern feminism focused on

Answer 6

• A rejection of the fixed views of theorists such as radical and socialist feminists, on how women should be viewed
• They argue that the position of women is a complex problem, with many competing explanations and solutions

Question 7

4

What is post modern feminism main aims

Answer 7

• Ensuring women are given the freedom to make choices for themselves
• Women should be allowed to embrace the ‘traditional’ female role, or compete with men on equal terms
• Women should be allowed to define their relationships in the manner that they feel most comfortable with
• Each women is unique and must be allowed to liberate herself in her own way