*Marxism Feminism And Black And Difference Feminism Flashcards
What do Marxist feminists argue about families?
Families help preserve both capitalism and patriarchy.
How does the capitalist system benefit from unpaid female work?
It ensures the workforce is fed, looked after, and kept happy.
What is ideological conditioning in the context of Marxist feminism?
Nuclear family contributes to capitalism by producing a labor force and ideological control.
Who is Diane Feeley and what did she argue about the family?
Diane Feeley argued that the family is an authoritarian unit dominated by the husband.
What does the family teach according to Feeley’s perspective?
It teaches passivity and submission to parental authority.
What is the significance of unpaid labor performed by women in Marxist feminism?
It is very large and profitable to those who own the means of production.
What did Margaret Benston argue about the wage earner’s support of the family?
The support of the family is a hidden tax on the wage earner.
Fill in the blank: The expressive role in Marxist feminism includes _______.
domestic labour, housework, childcare, and emotional work.
How does women’s unpaid work benefit the capitalist class?
Women keep the male breadwinner going as a worker for free.
What is Fran Ansley’s view on women’s roles?
Women provide emotional support as a safety valve for men’s frustrations.
What does Fran Ansley mean by ‘takers of shit’?
Wives absorb their husbands’ legitimate anger and frustration.
What is the impact of a husband having to pay for his wife and children?
It reduces his bargaining power and makes him tolerate low wages.
What does David Morgan argue about the traditional nuclear family?
It is becoming less common and the theory is less applicable today.
What progress do liberal and difference feminists point out regarding women in families?
Life is better within families today for women.
What are some contributions of black difference feminists to family studies?
Debunking stereotypes, identifying gaps, interjecting black consciousness, and transforming work into a social justice agenda.
