Feminism On Thr Family Flashcards
What theory’s is feminism
Structural and conflict
What do feminists see society as
A league table however between men and women. A patricahl society
What is a malestream
Sociology focused on concerns of men
What do radical feminists believe about society
Patriarchal exploitation is built into social institutions like the family. Patriarchy benefits all men therefore they are the enemy
What do radical feminists say the women centred approach is
Men have always controlled women and this will not change
What did the radical feminists Miller 1968 claim
Separatism of sexes us obly solution and some support political lesbianism
Waht do Marxist feminists believe
Capitalist system to be patriarchal; all labour is exploited by bourgeoise. Gender oppression is part and parcel of general oppression of working class as women are used as cheap labour and unpaid domestic labour
What do liberal feminists believe about society
Strive for equality of sexed and are optimistic that it can be achieve. Want to change culture and laws to make society equal. Recognise there has been improvement already
When was equal pay act
1970
When could over 30s vote
1918
When could women serve in military
2013
When was contraception legalised for married women
1961
When was contraception legalised for all women
1967
When was abortion legalised
1967
When was marital rape illegalised
1991
When did Lone mothers gen financial support
1998
What does feminism think of the family
Emphasise harmful effects of family life upon women and role of family in continuing oppression of women. Changes in family are essential if equality is to be achieved.
What do radical feminists say about the family
Family n marriage key in
Patriarchal society as unpaid labour, sexual services, domination of women in violence.
What did radical feminist Greer 2007 say about the family
Wife role is subservient, motherhood isn’t valued as they grow up.
In favour of all female households or matriarchal family
What did Marxist feminist was Benston 1972 say about the family
Women important to capatilism as they produce and socialise future workforce
What did Marxist feminist Ansley 1972 day about the family
Capitalism stripped men of power and control at work. “ women play traditional roles as takers of shit, they absorb their husbands frustration at their own oppression” ensures capitalist system isn’t threatened
What did liberal feminist Somerville 2000 say about the family
Claimed full gender equality in family not achieved but progress as roles become more equal.
What do liberal feminist say about family
New policies need to be introduced to help working parents balance work and family
What did liberal feminist Wilkinson 1996 think of family
Economic changes in society led women to have more economic power ‘gender quake’ because women compare cost of marriage, family to benefits of education and career
Strengths of feminism
Gender inequality exists meaning feminists correct to explore it.
Improved position and status of women
Removed malestream bai from sociology
Weaknesses of radical feminism
Don’t realise how much women have achieved
Creates a bad name for feminism to society by liberal feminists
Some women choose to be housewives
Solution of separatism is extreme and effect reproduction
Support lesbians for wrong reason
Ignores domestic violence against men
Doesn’t consider male weaknesses in society
Weaknesses of Marxist feminism
Doesn’t say why men could be a victim of abuse
Gender inequality can be a result of religion, socialisation
Doesn’t apply because each family is different
Gender inequality exists in communists countries so don’t have kids just to work
Not all men experience status frustration at work
Weaknesses of liberal feminism
Hard to see what they’re trying to achieve
Don’t understanding wives c a juggle work life and housework
Rose tinted view on white middle class professional women
Not go far enough to achieve equality
Accused of ignoring causes of gender inequality
