Feminists

Question 1

Adkins

Answer 1

sexual harassment in the workplace for women, vertical and horizontal segregation (men and women are expected to do different types of jobs) , idea that wives are seen as ‘useful’ as ‘sexual attractions’ to boost sales and conducting jobs like serving customers.

Question 2

Johnson

Answer 2

discusses ‘patriarchal terrorism’ they claim explains violence is a result of patriarchal traditions of men’s right to control ‘their’ women.
terroristic control of wives by their husbands that involves the use of violence, economic subordination, threats and isolation.
Example: World Health Organisation - women who had experienced physical or sexual abuse 30% globally and 25% in Europe.

Question 3

Oakley

Answer 3

“boys should be strong/shouldn’t cry/show emotions” this leads to mental health issues/ suicidal rates etc.
Girls - limits them to the home/ caring roles e.g. nursing/ teaching meaning lower paid roles
manipulation, verbal appellations, canalisation and different activities

Question 4

McRobbie

Answer 4

Position of women structurally different to men:
Women are socialised differently given lower status positions, boys are given more freedom and spend more time out of the house whereas girls are stay at home, more protected
Culture of femininity = being girls to interact with other girls to do feminine activities. Societies are different, females spend time, money in attracting a male
Bedroom culture = female ‘comfort’ area being the Bedroom for girls to be able to be themselves, adopt a culture of femininity.

Question 5

Walby

Answer 5

Triple systems of oppression, included the impact of racism, developed her ideas further to embrace the concept of intersectionality.
The six structures of patriarchy