Feminist views on society- Acquiring culture Flashcards
1
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patriarchy
A
power in the hands of men
2
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patriarchal ideology
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set of ideas which benefit men whilst keeping women oppressed
3
Q
patriarchal society
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Men holding the position of power
4
Q
example of men holding power in society
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head of the family, head of government, bosses of workplace
5
Q
women are… compared to men in society
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systematically disadvantaged
6
Q
examples of how women are systematically disadvantaged compared to men
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less pay, less power to make decisions, less likely to own property and often face discrimination on the basis of their gender
7
Q
2 expectations of women
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- they will provide free domestic labor
- be the main carers of the young, old and the sick
8
Q
what do feminists see as the cause of female disadvantage?
A
The organisation of the economy
9
Q
radical feminists
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- female disadvantage suits the interests of men
- men don’t want to give up their power and advantages, so society remains patriarchal
10
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liberal feminists
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- less critical of society and see the patriarchal society as a result of historical ideas and gender socialization
- focus on women’s challenges
- acknowledge that traditional male roles can be restrictive for men as well
