Feminism

• What is the main focus of feminism in sociology?

  Gender-based power division in society
• How do feminists view patriarchal oppression?

  It exists in all sections of society
• What has early feminism focused on?

  Study of female issues and representations
• What contemporary issues does feminism address?

  Intersectionality of women's experiences
• What was the first wave of feminism concerned with?

  Political equality and representation
• Who were notable figures in the first wave of feminism?

  Mary Wollstonecraft and Harriet Martineau
• When did women gain universal suffrage in the UK?

  1928
• What did the second wave of feminism focus on?

  Social and economic equality of women
• Who were key figures in the second wave of feminism?

  Ann Oakley and Simone de Beauvoir
• What issues did the second wave of feminism address?

  Equal rights and equal pay for women
• What criticism did second wave feminism face?

  Ignored lower social classes and minority women
• What does third wave feminism examine?

  Different experiences of women globally
• What issues did third wave feminism focus on in developing countries?

  Reproductive rights and female genital mutilation
• What is the focus of fourth wave feminism?

  Empowerment through digital technologies
• What notable movement emerged in the fourth wave of feminism?

  #MeToo campaign
• What does liberal feminism aim to achieve?

  Address gender inequality through legal changes
• What legislation has liberal feminism successfully introduced?

  Equal Pay Act and Equality Act
• What issues has liberal feminism addressed in education?

  Breaking down barriers for girls' education
• What do critics say about liberal feminism?

  Inequality remains despite progress made
• What does Marxist feminism examine?

  Dual exploitation of women by men and capitalism
• What is a key contribution of Marxist feminism?

  Understanding domestic division of labor
• How does Marxist feminism view women's unpaid labor?

  It benefits capitalism and their husbands
• What do critics argue about Marxist feminism's view on employment?

  Changes in women's employment are overlooked
• What does radical feminism argue?

  Patriarchy is ingrained in all aspects of society
• What is a criticism of radical feminism?

  Neglects progress made in women's rights
• What methodology do feminists often reject?

  Cold and objective nature of male stream sociology
• What does Oakley's research suggest about feminist methodology?

  It should focus on empathetic understanding
• What is a criticism of feminist interviewing methods?

  Potential for interviewer bias exists
• What is a simple evaluation of feminism's effectiveness?

  Inequalities between women's experiences remain
• What do critics say about the media's portrayal of feminism?

  It often promotes negative stereotypes
• What is a criticism of the feminist movement's approach?

  It can be seen as fragmented and conflicting
• How has feminism contributed to sociology?

  Introduced understanding of gender differences
• What has feminism changed for women globally?

  Legal changes and greater employment opportunities
• Why will feminism remain relevant?

  Scale of gender inequality persists