Feminism And The Family Flashcards
What do feminism focus on ?
Focuses on gender division and conflict
What do feminist argue ?
Argues society is patriarchy and in the family
Different approach of feminism?
- radical feminist
- liberal feminist
- Marxist feminist
What do radical feminists seek to do ?
Abolish patriarchy in every area of life
What does radical feminist argue ?
The nuclear family represents patriarchal control
What does radical feminist say about women ?
Women are restricted by roles expected in domestic sphere and have limited opportunities
Who has the radical feminist approach ?
Delphy and Leonard
What does the nuclear family ensure according to Delphy and Leonard : radical feminist ?
Ensures male dominance through female subordination to men
How does nuclear family ensure male dominance according to Delphy and Leonard radical feminist ?
Unpaid domestic labour as housewives and mothers and forcing them to be dependent on men
What is the family according to delphy and Leonard radical feminist ?
Institution that plays a major part in the oppression of women
What does radical feminist Delphy and Leonard see the family as ?
Economic system in which men benefit from and exploit the work of women and men have economic power
What do men do within the family according to Delphy and Leonard radical feminist ?
Make decisions, controls finance/property, women receives payments through clothes rather than money
Who comes from a liberal feminist perspective?
Ann Oakley
What does Ann Oakley liberal feminist argue ?
Gender roles are socially constructed through socialisation in four ways
What are the four ways according to liberal feminist Ann Oakley ?
- Manipulation
- Canalisation
- Verbal appellation
- Different activities
What is manipulation according to liberal feminist Ann Oakley ?
Encourages socially acceptable behaviour but discourages behaviour that is not the norm
Example of manipulation according to Liberal feminist Ann Oakley ?
Girls are discouraged from doing anything muddy because not lady like men are not
What is canalisation according to liberal feminism Ann Oakley?
Parents challenging child interest through toys, games and activities that are considered norm for their gender
Example of canalisation according to Ann oakely ?
Encouraging girls to play with dolls and boys to play football
What is verbal appellation according to liberal feminist Ann Oakley ?
Refers to giving children nicknames or pet names that reinforces gender expectations
Example of verbal appellation according to liberal fem Ann Oakley?
For girls they will he called ‘princess’ and ‘little angel’ and boys ‘little monster’ or ‘solider’
What is different activities according to Liberal Feminst Ann Oakley ?
Parents or family members encourage children to participate in activities around the home that reinforces stereotypes
Example of different activities from liberal feminist Ann Oakley ?
Girls help mothers to bake and boys help father to wash the car
What do Marxist feminist ignore ?
Tend to ignore gender inequality
