Socialist Feminism

Question 1

What do orthodox Marxist feminist believe about the patriarchy?

Answer 1

That capitalism is the basis of it

Question 2

How does capitalism oppress women, according to orthodox Marxist feminists?

Answer 2

1. Restrict women to unpaid reproductive labour
2. Economic power imbalance

Question 3

How do women prop up capitalism?

Answer 3

1. They produce next gen of workers
2. Reserve army of labour

Question 4

What ways do orthodox Marxist (traditional) feminists think women should do?

Answer 4

1. Unite with the working class men to overthrow capitalism
2. Create communist society

Question 5

What do modern Marxist feminists believe?

Answer 5

That abolishing capitalism is not enough.

Women are oppressed by sexuality, reproduction, socialisation of children and production

Question 6

What do social democratic feminists believe?

Answer 6

The aim is not to abolish capitalism but reform it. The state should liberate women by opening nurseries and share domestic tasks