How relevant are feminist theories?

Question 1

Key words for the topics of feminism

Answer 1

waves of feminism, oppression, patriarchy, gender pay gap. liberal, radical, marxist, institutional, explotation, political lesbainism, reserve army labour, glass ceiling

Question 2

what are the waves of feminism?

Answer 2

Early feminism - late 1700s
First wave - 1900s
Second wave - 1960s
Third wave - 1990s
Fourth wave - 2012+

Question 3

Definition of feminism

Answer 3

The advocacy of women’s rights on the ground of the equality of sexes

Question 4

Sociological feminism

Answer 4

• society is based on the explotation of women by men
• the explotation is due to pregnancy and child birth, also men being physically stringer

Question 5

What are the four basic tenants of sociogical feminism?

Answer 5

Inequality between men and women
the importance of patriarchy in explaining inequality
conflict between men and women
gender inequalities are socially constructed