Feminism and Feminism and the Family
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- Created on: 30-05-18 17:52
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- Feminism
- Structural theory
- Society influences individuals
- Conflict theory
- Societies benefit certain social groups at the expense of others
- Radical Feminism
- Believe that patriarchal exploitation is built into all social institutions
- a 'women-centred' approach
- Radical feminists argue that patriarchy benefits all men and therefore men are essentially the enemy
- Millet (1968) - claimed that separatism of the sexes is the only solution
- Marxist Feminism
- Believe the capitalist system is patriarchal
- Believe all labour - paid and domestic - is exploited by the bourgeoisie
- Gender opposition is therefore the general oppression of the working class as women are used as cheap labour and also complete unpaid domestic labour
- Liberal Feminism
- Strives for equality of the sexes and are optimistic this can be achieved
- Want to change culture and laws to make society more equal
- Strives for equality of the sexes and are optimistic this can be achieved
- Feminism and The Family
- Radical Feminism
- Delphy & Leonard (1992) - believed that families benefit men - womens role is to flatter her husband and provide emotional support
- Greer (2007) - argues in favour for all female households or matrifocal families
- Believe men are the source of women's oppression
- Marxist Feminism
- Benstan (1972) - claimed women are more important to capitalism - they produce & rear future workforce - unpaid domestic labour ensures men are fit to work
- Ansley (1972) - looked at how capitalism has stripped male workers of power and control - can lead women to be 'takers of ****' due to men voicing their frustrations about work at them - can lead to domestic abuse
- Radical Feminism
- Liberal Feminism
- Somerville (2000) - full gender equality has not yet been achieved in the family - but progress has been made - symmetrical families
- Wilkinson (1996) - economic changes in society have led to women having more economic power - 'genderquake'
- Believe that if position of women is improved in society it'll improve in the family
- Structural theory
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