FEMINISM

Question 1

name the 3 types of feminism

Answer 1

Liberal
Radical
Marxism

Question 2

what is the main premise on which feminists are based?

Answer 2

they are focused primarily on the negative social constructs and how they need to be improved

Question 3

feminism

Answer 3

a conflict theory that focuses on the differences and inequalities between men and women

Question 4

patriarchy

Answer 4

the male domination of society

Question 5

describe the history of men in traditional society

Answer 5

higher paying jobs
higher status/authority
preferential treatment in education
dominant partner in family

Question 6

what is significant about extremists?

Answer 6

they tend to attract the attention of the public and represent the whole group (which may provide a false agenda for the whole group)

Question 7

extremist

Answer 7

a person who holds extreme political or religious views

Question 8

glass ceiling effect

Answer 8

the ability to see the top opportunities but unable to achieve them

Question 9

liberal

Answer 9

an ideology that promotes equality and social welfare for all

Question 10

ideology

Answer 10

a system or set of ideals and ideas

Question 11

(liberal) arguments for?

Answer 11

liberty and individual freedoms for all
equal opportunities and life chances for all
equal civil and human rights for all

Question 12

(liberal) equality can be achieved by?

Answer 12

social, political and economic reform

Question 13

sex

Answer 13

refers to the biological differences between men and women

Question 14

gender

Answer 14

the socially constructed roles and behaviours of a typical ‘man’ or ‘woman’

Question 15

(liberal) what do they suggest about gender roles?

Answer 15

they develop and vary among different cultures which suggests that they aren’t innate or natural

Question 16

(liberal) believe that women are?

Answer 16

more emotional
less rational
better suited to the expressive role

Question 17

main ideas of Liberal feminism

Answer 17

gender roles should be split equally
promotes equality and anti discrimination
gradual reform of society

Question 18

main ideas of Marxist feminism

Answer 18

female discrimination is a product of capitalism
capitalist society has developed gender rules
women are seen as cheap (or free) labour which reinforces their views

Question 19

main ideas of Radical feminism

Answer 19

men use their patriarchal definitions and status to control women
men are the source of female oppression

Question 20

criticisms of liberal feminism

Answer 20

outdated
dwells on nuclear family
march of progress that is slow

Question 21

criticisms of Marxist feminism

Answer 21

one directional and only focus on financial aspect of family/society

Question 22

criticisms of radical feminism

Answer 22

focus solely on gender inequalities and patriarchy, limited validity based on personal gender relationships

Question 23

(Marxism) goes against?

Answer 23

liberal views that women’s discrimination is because of stereotypes and old-fashioned views,

instead they believe it is a by-product of capitalism

Question 24

(Marxism) what are marginal workers?

Answer 24

people (particularly women in this case) who are rostered in times of economic boom, and kept at home during recession periods

Question 25

(Marxism) what does the expressive role reinforce in society?

Answer 25

the process of capitalism, this is because the household tasks such as cleaning, cooking, nurturing, birth etc are all unpaid

Question 26

(Marxism) women are expected to?

Answer 26

ABSORB EMOTIONAL STRESS from working men (bread-winners)

Question 27

familialism

Answer 27

this idea presents the view that the nuclear family with segregated roles and unpaid gender role as the norm

Question 28

3 main radical feministic views

Answer 28

there is an unequal share of power
men oppress women and benefit from this
patriarchy is universal

Question 29

radical

Answer 29

feminism that sees men as the source of the female oppression

Question 30

oppression

Answer 30

a prolonged cruel or un-ethical behaviour or exercise of authority

Question 31

radicalism ‘solutions’

Answer 31

separatism - men and women living apart to create female independence

political lesbianism - heterosexual relationships are with the enemy, lesbianism is the only non-oppressive form of sexuality