Unit 3 - Section A: THEORETICAL EXPLANTIONS - Feminist (critical)

Question 1

Arlaccki

Answer 1

States that organised exploitation is one of the most undesirable consequences of globalisation. He states that this is not currently considered a priority by any country.

Question 2

The Centre for Social Justice

Answer 2

Carried out a study that aimed to examine the nature and extent of slavery in the UK. Findings showed that both UK nationals and those from abroad are exploited in the sex industry through forced labour, domestic servitude and forced criminal activity. Their research also revealed that cases are often not reported or recognised.

Question 3

Hughes

Answer 3

Explains that Digital Communication can help to reproduce patriarchy through sex exploitation such as bride trafficking and sex tourism (where people visit parts of the world where sex can be brought with little risk of punishment). Digital communication means that information about where to buy prostitutes can occur and live sex shows can be viewed through videoconferencing.

Question 4

Schuster

Answer 4

EVALUATION OF COCHRANE: researched women’s feminist engagement in New Zealand and notes that online activism is often the preserve of the young, and that due to the closed nature of some social networks, feminist discussion is often ‘hidden’ from those who are not sufficiently networked. This may create a divide between young feminists and older activists as the new wave of feminists unwittingly hide their politics from their older peers. UK Feminista = ‘online community ran by and for young feminists.’