Feminist Theories

Question 1

Nine principles of Feminist theories:

1. Elimination of “?”

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false dichotomies

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Elimination of false dichotomies: A feminist perspective emphasizes attending to a balance between autonomy and relationship competence for “?”

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both genders

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second principle: 2. “?” knowledge

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Rethinking knowledge

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Rethinking knowledge involves “adv?” evaluating not only how you think about something but also “?” you think about.

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critically

what

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3rd principle: “?” exist in male and female experiences

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differences

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4th principle: philosophy that people should be treated equally as individuals without focusing on gender

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Egalitarianism

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5th principle: the process of increasing personal, interpersonal, or political power so that individuals can take action to improve their life situations.

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Empowerment

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6th principle: Valuing “?” equally with product.

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process

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7th principle: “?” is pollitical

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the personal is political

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Feminist theories maintain that sexism is the result of the “?” and “?” structure.

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social and political

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The personal is political: “/” can be used to alter the political environment

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personal experience

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8th principle: In order to remain unified, women must appreciate each other’s differences.

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unity and diversity

DIVERSITY is viewed as a source of strength.

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9th principle: the importance of advocating for “?” on women’s behalf.

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positive change

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Feminist frameworks stress the importance of making “?” & “?” changes to attain equality and enhance opportunity for everyone.

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structural and attitudinal changes

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Five steps in the development of a feminist identity:

1. During this stage women simply don’t think critically about gender issues or oppression.

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passive acceptance

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2. this stage is characterized by the “aha!” experience that inequities do exist between women and men.

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Revelation

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3rd step: At this stage a woman becomes emotionally linked with other women, and receives support and sustenance from them.

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Embeddedness

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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.

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Synthesis

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5th step: During this stage, a woman’s feminist identity is firmly established.

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Active commitment.

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Diversity in Feminism:

Women should have opportunities and rights equal to those of men.

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Liberal feminism

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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).

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Cultural feminism

Question 22

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.

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Marxist or socialist feminism

pay for domestic work

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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.

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Radical feminism

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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.

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Postmodern feminism