Radical Feminism

Question 1

What types of view do radical feminists take?

Answer 1

They take the most extreme view of all feminists.

Question 2

What do radical feminists believe?

Answer 2

Men are the enemy and are the root of all women’s problems, they are the main source of oppression to women and so they don’t believe changes in the law will ever be enough on its own to end oppression of women.

Question 3

What do radical feminists believe is the alternative to end oppression?

Answer 3

Separatism- where women will separate from men and find alternative ways of living where they aren’t subjected to male oppression.

Question 4

What are some evaluations of radical feminism?

Answer 4

-Somerville who is a liberal feminist argues that radical feminists fail to recognise women’s position in society has improved.
-wilmott and Young argue that the family is no longer a place of exploitation for women as roles are shared and joined now.