post modern feminism

Question 1

what is post modern feminism

Answer 1

• reject the labels and fixed ideas of previous feminists, instead seeing the position of women as more complex
• women should be given the freedom to make their own choices – either in the home or outside of it —> same for sexuality
• each woman is unique and has their own experience of life and must liberate themselves how they see fit
• however, battles against political and legal discrimination and the patriarchy continue

Question 2

what did bell hooks argue for (intersectionality)

Answer 2

• all women (including women of colour and women of lower economic status) should be included in the feminist debate
• felt that feminist had ignored the plight of women from different backgrounds who faced multiple layers of discrimination, of which gender was only one
• women faced issues of poverty and racism alongside gender discrimination
• she argued that children were forced into unnatural gender distinctions.

Question 3

what are the two elements of the struggle against patriarchy for radical feminist bell hooks

Answer 3

1) creation of a more equal society so that the multiple disadvantages women face can be reduced and eliminated
2) men must understand they are inflicting patriarchal views –> they are not victims