FEMINISM Flashcards
name the 3 types of feminism
Liberal
Radical
Marxism
what is the main premise on which feminists are based?
they are focused primarily on the negative social constructs and how they need to be improved
feminism
a conflict theory that focuses on the differences and inequalities between men and women
patriarchy
the male domination of society
describe the history of men in traditional society
higher paying jobs
higher status/authority
preferential treatment in education
dominant partner in family
what is significant about extremists?
they tend to attract the attention of the public and represent the whole group (which may provide a false agenda for the whole group)
extremist
a person who holds extreme political or religious views
glass ceiling effect
the ability to see the top opportunities but unable to achieve them
liberal
an ideology that promotes equality and social welfare for all
ideology
a system or set of ideals and ideas
(liberal) arguments for?
liberty and individual freedoms for all
equal opportunities and life chances for all
equal civil and human rights for all
(liberal) equality can be achieved by?
social, political and economic reform
sex
refers to the biological differences between men and women
gender
the socially constructed roles and behaviours of a typical ‘man’ or ‘woman’
(liberal) what do they suggest about gender roles?
they develop and vary among different cultures which suggests that they aren’t innate or natural
(liberal) believe that women are?
more emotional
less rational
better suited to the expressive role
main ideas of Liberal feminism
gender roles should be split equally
promotes equality and anti discrimination
gradual reform of society
main ideas of Marxist feminism
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
main ideas of Radical feminism
men use their patriarchal definitions and status to control women
men are the source of female oppression
criticisms of liberal feminism
outdated
dwells on nuclear family
march of progress that is slow
criticisms of Marxist feminism
one directional and only focus on financial aspect of family/society
criticisms of radical feminism
focus solely on gender inequalities and patriarchy, limited validity based on personal gender relationships
(Marxism) goes against?
liberal views that women’s discrimination is because of stereotypes and old-fashioned views,
instead they believe it is a by-product of capitalism
(Marxism) what are marginal workers?
people (particularly women in this case) who are rostered in times of economic boom, and kept at home during recession periods
(Marxism) what does the expressive role reinforce in society?
the process of capitalism, this is because the household tasks such as cleaning, cooking, nurturing, birth etc are all unpaid
(Marxism) women are expected to?
ABSORB EMOTIONAL STRESS from working men (bread-winners)
familialism
this idea presents the view that the nuclear family with segregated roles and unpaid gender role as the norm
3 main radical feministic views
there is an unequal share of power
men oppress women and benefit from this
patriarchy is universal
radical
feminism that sees men as the source of the female oppression
oppression
a prolonged cruel or un-ethical behaviour or exercise of authority
radicalism ‘solutions’
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
