Feminism: Radical Feminism

Question 1

What do RF believe about patriarchy?

Answer 1

• it is universal - male domination of women exists in all societies

Question 2

According to Firestone, where do the origins of patriarchy lie?

Answer 2

• in women’s biological capacity to bear and care for infants as performing this role means they become dependent on males

Question 3

Who are the main enemies in RF view?

Answer 3

• men

Question 4

RF believe all men oppress all women, how do all men benefit from patriarchy and how specifically?

Answer 4

• from women’s unpaid domestic work and sexual services

Question 5

How do RF view the personal as political?

Answer 5

• patriarchal oppression is direct and personal in the private sphere as well as public and as all relationships involve power they are political