neo liberal feminism article

Question 1

what is neo liberal fems

Answer 1

-takes ideas that all social roles should be open to women
-men and women should have equal opportunities

Question 2

how do they differ from other fem approach

Answer 2

• accept high level inequality so people can be rewarded for their effects

Question 3

according to sheryl sandberg what is holding women back

Answer 3

-women havent internalised feminism too afraid of being outspoken and agressive

Question 4

what does rottenburg think are the weaknesses

Answer 4

-ignores common interests women have, idea of sisterhood and shared interests
-only applies to a small of amount of sucessful upper class women
-lack of conern for less sucessful women

Question 5

mcrobbie how do neo liberal fems view motherhood

Answer 5

-women expected to be self sufficient and inependent w/o support from the state
-expected to be exemplary mothers whilst also being strong/sucessful

Question 6

what does mcrobbie think are issues with neo liberal fems

Answer 6

-little or no concern w state welfare to support single mothers
-sees women that are less sucessful as inadequate