Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

SOCIOLOGY THE FAMILY > FEMINISM > Flashcards

FEMINISM Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Sociology 101 flashcards
1
Q

name the 3 types of feminism

A

Liberal
Radical
Marxism

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

what is the main premise on which feminists are based?

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

feminism

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

patriarchy

A

the male domination of society

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

describe the history of men in traditional society

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

what is significant about extremists?

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

extremist

A

a person who holds extreme political or religious views

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

glass ceiling effect

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

liberal

A

an ideology that promotes equality and social welfare for all

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

ideology

A

a system or set of ideals and ideas

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

(liberal) arguments for?

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

(liberal) equality can be achieved by?

A

social, political and economic reform

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

sex

A

refers to the biological differences between men and women

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

gender

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

(liberal) what do they suggest about gender roles?

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

(liberal) believe that women are?

A

more emotional
less rational
better suited to the expressive role

17
Q

main ideas of Liberal feminism

A

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

18
Q

main ideas of Marxist feminism

A

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

19
Q

main ideas of Radical feminism

A

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

20
Q

criticisms of liberal feminism

A

outdated
dwells on nuclear family
march of progress that is slow

21
Q

criticisms of Marxist feminism

A

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

22
Q

criticisms of radical feminism

A

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

23
Q

(Marxism) goes against?

A

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

instead they believe it is a by-product of capitalism

24
Q

(Marxism) what are marginal workers?

A

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

25
Q

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

A

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

26
Q

(Marxism) women are expected to?

A

ABSORB EMOTIONAL STRESS from working men (bread-winners)

27
Q

familialism

A

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

28
Q

3 main radical feministic views

A

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

29
Q

radical

A

feminism that sees men as the source of the female oppression

30
Q

oppression

A

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

31
Q

radicalism ‘solutions’

A

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

SOCIOLOGY THE FAMILY (6 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions