Feminism and The Family Flashcards
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What do feminists argue is the main function of the family?
The family reinforces patriarchy by maintaining male dominance and female oppression.
What are the three main types of feminism in relation to the family?
Liberal feminism, Marxist feminism, and Radical feminism.
What is the “dual burden” in feminist theory?
Women perform both paid work and unpaid domestic labor.
What do feminists mean by the “triple shift”?
Women do paid work, housework, and emotional labor.
How does the family contribute to gender role socialisation?
It teaches children traditional gender norms, reinforcing patriarchy.
What does Ann Oakley argue about housework?
She claims housework is gendered and women’s work is undervalued and unpaid.
What do Marxist feminists argue about the family’s role in capitalism?
The family benefits capitalism by reproducing the labor force, providing unpaid domestic labor, and absorbing men’s frustration.
What does Fran Ansley say about women’s role in the family?
She argues women are the “takers of shit,” absorbing their husbands’ frustration from capitalist exploitation.
What is Delphy and Leonard’s view on the family?
They argue that men benefit the most from women’s unpaid labor in the home.
What do radical feminists believe about the family?
The family is a key institution that sustains patriarchy and oppresses women through domestic labor and male control.
How do functionalists challenge feminist views?
They argue that the family plays positive roles, such as socialization and emotional support, rather than just oppression.
What is a postmodernist criticism of feminist perspectives on the family?
They argue feminism assumes all women have the same experiences, ignoring individual choice and diversity in modern families.
How do some feminists view changes in modern family roles?
Some believe women now have more agency and choices, with increasing numbers of men sharing domestic work.
