patriarchy Flashcards

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radical feminists define patriarchy as a

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pervasive social structure in which men hold authority and control over women in both public and private spheres
it is systematic and is the primary system of power that defines all of society , the state and the economy , upholding male power and women’s oppression

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patriarchy is a central concept in feminism which is strongly promoted by

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radical feminism

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unlike liberal feminists who focus on legal reforms and social feminists who connect women’s oppression to

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class exploitation , radical feminists view gender oppression as a distinct system of oppression that defines all of society

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radical feminists argue that patriarchy is the root cause of women subjugation dn that dismantling it requires

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a profound transformation of societal norms , institutions and personal relationships

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