MARXISM & WEBERIAN Flashcards
What does Marxist Engels state about women’s position within society?
He suggested that women’s subordinate position is a result of the ownership of private property and the development of the nuclear family that went with it.
What do Neo-Marxists argue about social structure?
Social structure is based on the dominance of some groups over others and that groups in society share common interests.
What is a criticism of Marxism?
Marxists have been criticised for over-emphasising the impact of class and economic factors on gender.
What do radical feminists respond to Marxists?
The oppression of women by men was the first form of oppression.
How does Weber’s theory of horizontal segregation link to gender?
Refers to differences in the number of males and females present across occupations. E.g. nursing is a female dominated industry.
How does vertical segregation link to gender?
Describes men’s domination of the highest-ranking jobs in both traditionally male and traditionally female occupations.
What feminist theory links to vertical segregation?
The concepts of ‘glass ceiling’, ‘concrete ceiling’ and ‘glass elevator’.
What do Barron and Norris argue about the dual labour market with regards to gender?
Suggests that women are concentrated in the secondary labour market and that men dominate the primary labour market.
Give a criticism of the Weberian view on gender.
Though Weberian concepts can be applied to gender inequalities, Weber himself neglected this area.
How do postmodernists criticise Marxists?
Marxist views are outdated and fail to recognise the changes in gender roles that have happened over the last 50 years.
