Radical feminism

Question 1

Key argument

Answer 1

Patriarchy is the main cause of gender inequality, not capitalism. Society is run in the interests of men.

Question 2

Cause of inequality

Answer 2

Family-central to the oppression of women. There’s always been a gender division of labour that has served to reinforce male domination

Question 3

Cause for inequality

Answer 3

Violence against women is a tool to maintain male dominance within society.

Question 4

Solution for cause 1

Answer 4

Dismantle patriarchy and challenge male power structures.

Question 5

Solution for cause 2

Answer 5

Promote separatism or political lesbianism (Atkinson) as a choice that women can make to liberate themselves from men

Question 6

Key theorist

Answer 6

Delphy+Leonard- men engage in child exploitation and that the family and marriage are institutions which play a major role in the oppression of women.

Question 7

Evaluation

Answer 7

-liberal feminists argue radical feminists ignore that the position of women in society has changed overtime.
-developments such as the pill means men don’t hold this power over women as much anymore.
-variations in family life/structure ignored
-not all women share common interests.