Feminist Theories Flashcards
Nine principles of Feminist theories:
1. Elimination of “?”
false dichotomies
Elimination of false dichotomies: A feminist perspective emphasizes attending to a balance between autonomy and relationship competence for “?”
both genders
second principle: 2. “?” knowledge
Rethinking knowledge
Rethinking knowledge involves “adv?” evaluating not only how you think about something but also “?” you think about.
critically
what
3rd principle: “?” exist in male and female experiences
differences
4th principle: philosophy that people should be treated equally as individuals without focusing on gender
Egalitarianism
5th principle: the process of increasing personal, interpersonal, or political power so that individuals can take action to improve their life situations.
Empowerment
6th principle: Valuing “?” equally with product.
process
7th principle: “?” is pollitical
the personal is political
Feminist theories maintain that sexism is the result of the “?” and “?” structure.
social and political
The personal is political: “/” can be used to alter the political environment
personal experience
8th principle: In order to remain unified, women must appreciate each other’s differences.
unity and diversity
DIVERSITY is viewed as a source of strength.
9th principle: the importance of advocating for “?” on women’s behalf.
positive change
Feminist frameworks stress the importance of making “?” & “?” changes to attain equality and enhance opportunity for everyone.
structural and attitudinal changes
Five steps in the development of a feminist identity:
1. During this stage women simply don’t think critically about gender issues or oppression.
passive acceptance
- this stage is characterized by the “aha!” experience that inequities do exist between women and men.
Revelation
3rd step: At this stage a woman becomes emotionally linked with other women, and receives support and sustenance from them.
Embeddedness
4th step: A woman begins to assume a positive feminist identity that goes beyond focusing on gender-role differences. She gains greater understanding of herself as a woman and no longer resents men.
Synthesis
5th step: During this stage, a woman’s feminist identity is firmly established.
Active commitment.
Diversity in Feminism:
Women should have opportunities and rights equal to those of men.
Liberal feminism
Diversity in Feminism:
Women have special, unique qualities that differentiate them from men. This feminism emphasizes placing greater importance on the positive qualities typically manifested by women (nurturing).
Cultural feminism
Diversity in Feminism:
This feminism views the oppression of women as just one instance of oppresion, women being downgrades as one of various classes of people devalued by a capitalistic society.
Marxist or socialist feminism
pay for domestic work
Diversity in Feminism:
Liberal feminism and cultural feminism as entirely too optimistic about the sources of women’s oppression and the changes needed to end it.
Radical feminism
Diversity in Feminism:
This feminism is not focused on social action, but rather is an academic movement that seeks to reform thought and research within colleges and universities.
Postmodern feminism
