Feminist Perspectives On The Family Flashcards
1
Q
Liberal feminists
A
Hold a similar view to W+Y
Oppression is gradually being overcome through changing peoples’ attitudes and laws
2
Q
Marxist feminists: functions of women in the family
A
Reproduce the labour force
Absorb anger at exploitation
Reserve army of cheap labour
3
Q
Radical feminists
A
The family must be abolished and political lesbiansism must become the norm because all straight relationships are exploitative
X somerville- hetrosexual attraction makes it unlikey that separation would work
4
Q
Difference feminists
A
We cannot generalise women’s experiences.
Family is oppressive= white feminists rejecting black women’s experiences of racial oppression
