Feminism Flashcards
What are the 4 types of feminism?
- Liberal
- Radical
- Marxist
- Difference
What is the feminist view of S?
Patriarchal (dominated + benefits men)
Unequal (men have more power/status)
Gendered (÷ by social constructed differences between M+W)
Why has the feminist view of the family been so influential?
Introduced new areas (DDOL, DA, -ve impacts it has on W)
Functionalism + NR only see +ve functions
When did Ansley write?
1972
What type of feminist if Ansley?
MARXIST
What does Ansley see as the function of the family?
Stabilise adult personalities into Marxist-feminist framework
Emotional support provided by W = ‘safety valve’ for husband’s frustration at C
W = ‘takers of shit’
What are 2 criticism of Ansley’s work?
- Outdated view of heterosexual relationships within the family
- Most women now work, what happens to their frustration?
When did Oakley write?
1974
What does Oakley argue that industrialisation has led to?
Separation of paid work from home
W = gradually excluded from public sphere, confined to housewife role - men became sole breadwinners
Reinforced W’s subordination + economic dependence on M
How does Oakley disagree with Functionalist Parsons?
She argues that housewife role = socially constructed NOT W’s biological role
What is Oakley’s view on the family?
W perform a ‘dual burden’
Paid work + free emotional work
Does Oakley believe that women’s position in the workplace is improving?
NO!
Acknowledges increase in no. of women working
BUT housewife role = still seen as women’s primary role
Jobs = low-paid + extension of the housewife role (nurses, childcare)
What are 4 criticisms of Oakley’s work?
- W = no longer economically dependent on M, rarely just ‘housewife’
- W prioritise education + jobs (Sue Sharpe)
- Unequal DDOL isn’t inevitable outcome of industrialisation (Dunne)
- W’s experiences in household’s = varied + DIFFERENT
How can Dunne’s work on lesbian couples be used to criticise Oakley’s view on the family?
Lesbian couples = more equal
Household tasks = not linke to gender scripts
Suggests unequal DODL isn’t inevitable outcome of industrialisation/ C
When did Dobash + Dobash write?
1979
What did Dobash + Dobash argue about the family?
Patriarchal, heterosexual marriage legitimates violence against women
Men have economic power, forces W’s dependency
What does Ansley see as the cause of domestic violence?
Capitalism
In research by Dobash + Dobash, what was found to cause domestic violence towards women?
Could be set off by what husbands saw as challenging their authority
What is a criticism of Dobash + Dobash’s work?
Heterosexual women aren’t the only V’s
- 1 in 6 men
- dark side of the family occurs in same-sex relationships or even between siblings too
When did Somerville write?
2000
What does Somerville see as a realistic approach to improving W’s position?
Reform rather than revolution
Increased choice + growth dual-worker families have created greater equality within marriage
POLICIES will help with progress
What is a criticism of Somerville’s work?
Social reform will not necessarily deal with persistence of patriarchal structures + culture
When did Greer write?
2000
What does Greer argue about the family?
Continues to oppress W
Strong patriarchal ideology remains - life as housewife = most important female role
W need to disassociate themselves with men completely
Benefit from living in matrifocal household where all adults = female
What does Greer argue about the need for marriage?
ALL A CON - MEN NEED MARRIAGE MORE
Married M scored higher on psychological well being than single M
Single W = more content that married W
Why does Greer see family instability as a positive development?
Shows W = becoming less willing to accept unsatisfactory relationships
What type of feminist is Dunne?
Difference feminist
What is a criticism of Greer’s work?
= impractical, unrealistic solution
presents W as V’s who continue to accept their ‘humiliatio’n by men
Outdated?
What type of feminist is Somerville?
Liberal - sees that there has been a MOP, but more change is needed
