Gender Inequality- Radical Feminists

Question 1

What does Millett discuss?

Answer 1

• Biological factors have played a role in men gaining power over women through the economy (pregnant women cannot contribute to society the same as men).
• Modern tech has provided developments like the pill meaning men no longer have domination.

Question 2

Who discusses ‘Patriarchal Terrorism’?

Answer 2

Johnson

Question 3

What is Patriarchal Terrorism?

Answer 3

Men using violence to control women. Shown through the increase in domestic violence and controlling behaviour.

Question 4

What do radical feminists believe overall?

Answer 4

• The patriarchy is the main source of oppression.
• Society is run by men, and there’s always been a division of labour.
• The nuclear family is a way for men to dominate as women are unpaid forcing dependency.

Question 5

What 4 radical feminists are highlighted?

Answer 5

Millett - biology
Johnson - patriarchal terrorism
Atkinson - lesbianism
Delphy and Leonard - family

Question 6

What does Atkinson state?

Answer 6

• Feminism is the theory, lesbianism is the practice.
• Refraining from men and patriarchal power can allow women to be free as rich states, compulsory heterosexuality is perpetuated through the patriarchy.

Question 7

How are radical feminists critiqued?

Answer 7

• Ignore the variations of female experiences between ethnic groups in their family and culture, African Caribbean women say their experience is positive.
• Intersectional feminists would say they are ignoring other factors.
• Liberal feminists say ignoring men won’t solve the issue.

Question 8

What do Delphy and Leonard discuss?

Answer 8

• The family is an economic system where the men benefits by exploiting women.
• In the relationship he holds economic power so is head of the household. Women (dependants) carry much more housework than their husbands but get fewer benefits. Men have the ‘decision making power’
• Economic and social factors make it hard for women to leave.