feminism

Question 1

describe 3 core values of feminism

Answer 1

• society has created and ideal gender type for women and men to keep women under control
• the relationship between men and women is based on power and dominance in the family and public sphere
• we live in a patriarchal society dominated by men and their interests

Question 2

how are women oppressed by the state

Answer 2

• men are in positions of power
• working hours are anti-family and women are pushed towards lower paying jobs
• women were denied the vote and could not divorce

Question 3

how are women oppressed by the household

Answer 3

gender roles made women conditioned to strive for a domestic role in the home

Question 4

how are women controlled by the household

Answer 4

women are the main victims of rape and domestic abuse whilst men are the main perpetrators and these cases are difficult to prosecute

Question 5

how are women controlled by culture

Answer 5

society has reinforced its message through media and culture

Question 6

how are women oppressed by sexuality

Answer 6

society forces women to be more repressed about their sexuality whilst men are celebrated for this

Question 7

what is essentialism

Answer 7

the belief that biological factors are significant indifferent behaviour of men and women

Question 8

what is equality feminism

Answer 8

seeks equality for men and women in society and believes biological differences are inconsequential