Feminists Flashcards
What do liberal feminists believe about women’s oppression?
Women’s oppression can be gradually overcome through changes in law.
Example: The Sex Discrimination Act 1975.
What is a criticism of liberal feminism?
It fails to challenge the underlying causes of women’s oppression.
Liberal feminists believe legal changes alone will ensure equality.
According to Marxist feminist Ansley (1972), what role do women play in the labor force?
Women reproduce the labor force and absorb anger.
Wives are seen as ‘takers of shit’ who soak up their husbands’ frustrations due to workplace exploitation.
What explanation does Ansley provide for domestic violence against women?
Domestic violence is a result of men’s frustrations from exploitation at work being taken out on their wives.
What does radical feminist Greer (2000) advocate for?
The creation of all-female/matrilocal households.
Greer views men as enemies and sees family and marriage as patriarchal institutions.
What is Somerville’s (2000) perspective on women’s position in society?
Women’s position has improved with access to divorce and fertility control.
Somerville argues that separatism is unlikely due to these improvements.
What is a key point of difference feminism?
It emphasizes that women’s experiences cannot be generalized.
Factors such as race and class affect women’s experiences.
List some common risks faced by all women, according to the text.
- Low pay
- Domestic violence
- Assault
True or False: Liberal feminists believe that men doing more domestic labor is sufficient for achieving gender equality.
True.
