Liberal feminism

Question 1

What are the key ideas of liberal feminists?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Only through attaining greater political power can women succeed against patriarchy

Question 3

How do liberal feminists view the state

Answer 3

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

Question 4

How do liberal feminists view society?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

How do liberal feminists view human nature?

Answer 5

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

Question 6

How liberal feminists view the economy?

Answer 6

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