Feminist perspectives Flashcards
What type of view is the feminist perspective?
Conflict
What do liberal feminists say about gender inequality?
It’s being gradually overcome through legal reforms and policy changes.
What do Marxist feminists say?
Capitalism is the main cause of women’s oppression in the family.
What functions do Marxists say are performed by women’s oppression for the benefit of capitalism?
Reproducing the labour force
Absorbing men’s anger
A reserve army of cheap labour
What do radical feminists say?
Patriarchy is the main cause of women’s oppression.
What do radical feminists say should be done to overturn patriarchy?
Engage in political lesbianism and complete separatism from men.
What do difference feminists say?
Not all women share the same experiences of oppression.
