Liberal feminism Flashcards

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What are the key ideas of liberal feminists?

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Concerned with the distribution of rights
Focus more on the restrictions to womens entry to the public sphere rather than their life in the private sphere

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How do liberal feminists believe women can succeed against the patriarchy?

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Only through attaining greater political power can women succeed against patriarchy

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How do liberal feminists view the state

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It has a key role in promoting and legislating for gender equality (a tool to fight the patriarchy)

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How do liberal feminists view society?

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Liberal feminists focus on the public sphere and limiting the restrictions for womens entry to the public sphere

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How do liberal feminists view human nature?

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Women and men are equal biological differences are largely irrelevant
Equality of opportunity - women are just as rational and capable as men

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How liberal feminists view the economy?

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Women should play an equal economic role to men - currently men dominate the economy and social norms obligate women to take a domestic role

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