feminism

• What is the main focus of feminism as a movement?


  To end the systematic oppression and exploitation of women.
• How does feminism relate to Functionalism and Marxism?


  Feminism is a structural theory, similar to Functionalism and Marxism.
• What is the primary source of conflict according to feminists?


  Gender is the primary source of conflict according to feminists.
• What do feminists argue is the most significant form of inequality?


  Gender inequality.
• What do feminists believe about the universality of gender inequality?


  Feminists believe gender inequality is universal.
• What are the three waves of feminism?

  • First wave: Suffrage movement in the 19th and 20th century.
  • Second wave: Focus on reproductive rights, sexuality, and wage gap post-World War Two.
  • Third wave: Aims to end patriarchy, focusing on female victims of gender issues in the 1990s.
• What are the four types of feminism?

  Liberal, Radical, Marxist, and Difference feminism.
• What do all types of feminism share in common?


  They believe gender inequality is a social construction maintained through socialization of gender roles.
• How do feminists view the division of society?


  Feminists view society as divided between men and women.
• What is patriarchy according to feminists?


  A social system where positions of dominance and privilege are primarily held by men.
• What do liberal feminists believe about inequality?


  Liberal feminists believe inequality is cultural, not structural.
• What do radical feminists argue about the cause of women's oppression?


  Radical feminists argue that women's oppression is directly caused by men.
• What do Marxist feminists identify as the main cause of women's oppression?


  Marxist feminists identify capitalism as the main cause of women's oppression.
• What do difference feminists argue about previous feminist theories?


  Difference feminists argue that previous theories reflect the experiences of white, middle-class women only.
• What are the criticisms of feminism according to the study material?

  • Liberal feminism ignores structures favoring men.
  • Radical feminism overlooks positive progress towards equality.
  • Difference feminism divides women into sub-groups, weakening the movement.
• What is the significance of the Equal Pay Act (1970) and the Sex Discrimination Act (1980) according to liberal feminists?


  These acts show society is moving towards equality on the basis of gender.
• What do radical feminists believe about change in society?


  Radical feminists believe change cannot be achieved through legislation alone.
• What is the role of collective action according to radical feminists?


  Collective action is necessary for achieving women's rights and societal change.
• What do radical libertarians believe about gender equality?


  Radical libertarians believe gender equality is possible and desirable.
• What do radical cultural feminists believe about women?


  Radical cultural feminists believe women are superior to men and will replace them as the dominant gender.
• What do Marxist feminists argue about the nuclear family?


  Marxist feminists argue the nuclear family is a form of ideological control.
• What do Marxist feminists believe is necessary for achieving equality?


  Marxist feminists believe equality can only be achieved by overthrowing capitalism.
• What do critics say about liberal feminism?


  Critics say liberal feminism ignores the experiences of women from diverse backgrounds.
• What do critics say about radical feminism?


  Critics say radical feminism ignores positive progress made towards women's equality.
• What do critics say about difference feminism?


  Critics say difference feminism weakens the overall feminist movement.
• What do feminists criticize sociology as a subject?


  Feminists criticize sociology as being 'malestream' or 'male-centric.'
• What is the significance of the Marital Rape Law (1992) in the context of radical feminism?


  It highlights the existence of patriarchy in the private sphere.
• What do feminists argue about men in society?


  Feminists argue that men dominate high-paying jobs and roles.
• What do feminists believe about the socialization of gender roles?


  Feminists believe gender roles are socially constructed and maintained.
• What do feminists argue about the exploitation of women?


  Feminists argue that women are exploited and oppressed throughout society by men.
• What do feminists believe about the role of men in the media?


  Feminists argue that men are typically the owners of media corporations.
• What do feminists argue about the responsibility of men in domestic roles?


  Feminists argue that men take less responsibility for domestic roles at home.
• What do feminists argue about the representation of women in politics?


  Feminists argue that men hold the most senior roles in politics and government.
• What do feminists argue about the Church's leadership?

  Feminists argue that men are typically head of the Church, such as The Pope.
• What do feminists argue about the experiences of women in sociology?


  Feminists argue that sociology reflects the experiences of men, about men, for men.
• What do feminists argue about the breakdown of traditional gender roles?


  Feminists believe there has been a breakdown in traditional gender roles and attitudes in society.
• What do feminists argue about women's education and careers?


  Feminists argue that more women are in education and careers than ever before.
• What do feminists argue about the impact of legislation on gender equality?


  Feminists argue that legislation shows society is moving towards gender equality.
• What do feminists argue about the role of women in the workforce?


  Feminists argue that women are increasingly participating in the workforce.
• What do feminists argue about the importance of addressing different experiences of oppression?


  Feminists argue that differences must be addressed individually rather than as a whole.