Feminism view on society

Question 1

write a brief introduction

Answer 1

On the one hand - Liberal feminist
goal : gender equality
method : gradual reforms (legal changes) and greater representation of women through role models
On the other hand - Radical feminists
goal: abolish gender and patriarchy
method : revolutionary overthrow of the family and marriage with the collective organisation of women

Question 2

what is the 1st argument POINT

Answer 2

gender equality achieved through gradual reforms and greater women representation
history of progress : reforms have improved lives of women

Question 3

what is the 1st argument EVIDENCE

Answer 3

Hill Kay
legal changes are crucial in achieving gender equality
e.g Divorce reform act- divorce rates triples every 10 years
leads to similar conditions for both men and women

Question 4

what is the 1st argument ANALYSIS

Answer 4

Wolf
power feminism
gender equality achieved through individual action on creating role models
built on the idea of meritocracy for white, middle class women who dont experience oppression due to intersectionality

Question 5

what is the 1st argument EVALUATION

Answer 5

Black feminists would argue that Wolf has only experienced discrimination in terms of gender
fails to explore the freedom of the w/c and black people

Question 6

what is the 2nd argument POINT

Answer 6

radical feminism
abolish gender and patriarchy through collective overthrow of the family and marriage

Question 7

what is the 2nd argument EVIDENCE

Answer 7

family, marriage, domestic abuse is core to patriarchy
Refugee research(2023) : 25% of women experience domestic abuse and 84% are women
Oakley : 15% of husbands participate in housework and only 25% participate in childcare

Question 8

what is the 2nd argument ANALYSIS

Answer 8

nuclear family is patriarchal and kinship relations is a key way inequalities between men and women are reproduced

Question 9

what is the 2nd argument EVALUATION

Answer 9

trans-inclusive radical feminists argue that radical feminists exclude trans people
gender created through body language, and experience with family and education

Question 10

what is the POSTMODERNIST critique POINT

Answer 10

feminism = metanarrative
no longer applies in the globalised societies with shared culture worldwide, linked through tech
emerged in 1970s

Question 11

what is the POSTMODERNIST critique EVIDENCE

Answer 11

Lyotard
metannarrative
globalisation creates interconnectedness of societies worldwide through tech like computers

Question 12

what is the POSTMODERNIST critique ANALYSIS

Answer 12

Giddens and Beck
Individualisation thesis
social structures like gender and family have lost influence
people have greater individual fressdom
becomes a ‘do-it-yourself biokgraphy’

Question 13

what is the POSTMODERNIST critique EVALUATION

Answer 13

Oakley and Greer
globalisation = patriarchy
interconnectedness of societies worldwide expand gender relations
e.g western beauty standards are imported from countries like the Uk, maintain patriarchy

Question 14

what is the MARXIST FEMINIST critique POINT

Answer 14

capitalist patriarchy
combine marxist and feminist ideas to say that capitalism and patriarchy are fundementally linked

Question 15

what is the MARXIST FEMINIST critique EVIDENCE

Answer 15

Ansley
women are takers of shit
men are exploited at the workplace
misdirect anger on women instead of the ruling class

Question 16

what is the MARXIST FEMINIST critique ANALYSIS

Answer 16

Kollantai
creation of a great univeral family of workers would replace women’s responsiblity in chidlcare, housework and paid work
e.g maternity homes or full time educators
removes labour hence, liberates women