5. Feminism and the Family

• What perspective does feminism use to view society?

  Conflict perspective on society
• What does feminism argue about society?

  Society is patriarchal, reflected in family life
• What is Radical Feminism?

  Abolishing patriarchy in all life areas
• What do Radical Feminists seek?

  Immediate, drastic change in society
• What do Radical Feminists argue about traditional families?

  They represent patriarchal control
• How do traditional family roles limit women?

  Restrictive roles as wives and mothers
• Who benefits from women's unpaid domestic labor?

  Men are the main beneficiaries
• What do Delphy and Leonard argue about the family?

  It oppresses women and exploits their work
• What economic role do men play in the family according to Delphy and Leonard?

  Men hold economic power in relationships
• What social structure do Delphy and Leonard identify in families?

  Two roles: Head of household and dependants
• Who makes decisions in the family structure identified by Delphy and Leonard?

  Male head of household makes decisions
• How do men control resources in the family?

  Men control finances and property
• What do dependants receive for their work in the household?

  Payment in the form of clothing
• What leisure advantages do men have in the family?

  More leisure time and access to the family car
• What is manipulation in gendered behavior according to Ann Oakley?

  Encouraging socially acceptable behavior for gender
• What does canalisation refer to in gendered behavior?

  Channelling interests into gender-norm activities
• What is verbal appellation in gendered behavior?

  Giving nicknames that reinforce gender expectations
• What do Marxist Feminists believe about women's exploitation?

  Women are doubly exploited by capitalism and patriarchy
• How do women support the male workforce according to Margaret Benson?

  By cooking meals and attending to emotional needs
• What is the second way women reproduce labor power for capitalism?

  Socializing and caring for children
• What does Fran Ansley mean by "safety valve"?

  Women release men's work pressures at home
• What does "takers of shit" refer to in Ansley's view?

  Women endure men's frustrations from work
• What does the "Dark Side of the Family" refer to?

  Internal dysfunctional issues within the family
• What types of abuse are included in the "Dark Side of the Family"?

  Domestic violence and emotional abuse
• What do critics say about feminism's view of the nuclear family?

  It emphasizes negative aspects, ignoring positives
• What do critics argue about feminism's portrayal of families?

  It is outdated and ignores real changes
• What is intersectionality in the context of feminism?

  Recognizing diverse experiences of women
• What do Black intersectional feminists argue?

  Feminists focus on white women's experiences
• Who are two Black intersectional feminists mentioned?

  Bell Hooks and Patricia Hill Collins