Liberal Feminism

Question 1

What is Oakley’s contribution to our understanding of socialisation?

Answer 1

Distinguishes between sex which is biological differences and gender which is culturally constructed

Example- women driving here is normal but in Saudi Arabia women have just been allowed to drive

Question 2

How can change be achieved?

Answer 2

Changes in socialisation/ culture

Political action to introduce anti discriminatory policies like Equal pay Act

Question 3

What is liberal feminism a criticism of?

Answer 3

Parsons’ views on gender roles

Question 4

What are conflicts between men and women the result of?

Answer 4

Outdated attitudes

Question 5

Positive of liberal feminism

Answer 5

Made large contributions to our society like improving womens’ portayal in the media

Question 6

Critcisms of liberal feminism

Answer 6

Dual systems feminists- Over optimistic when there are structural causes of womens’ oppression