feminism

• What do feminists believe about the family?

  It maintains the existing social order.
• What term do feminists use to describe the existing social order?

  Patriarchy
• What is patriarchy?

  Systems and practices ensuring men's power.
• How do feminists view the family in terms of gender inequality?

  It supports and reproduces inequalities.
• Why do feminists believe women are oppressed?

  They are socialised to depend on men.
• What role does the family play in socialisation according to feminists?

  It forms male and female roles and expectations.
• What do liberal feminists focus on regarding the family?

  Cultural norms and values reinforced by family.
• Why do liberal feminists believe the family is sexist?

  It supports mainstream culture which is sexist.
• What do liberal feminists believe about social change?

  It is possible through pressure on institutions.
• How do Marxist feminists view the exploitation of women?

  Essential to the success of capitalism.
• What role does the family play in capitalism according to Marxist feminists?

  Produces and cares for the next generation of workers.
• Why is housework considered cost-free in capitalism?

  Society accepts it as unpaid work.
• What do Marxist feminists say about women's work inside and outside the home?

  Women are only paid for outside work.
• What did Benston argue about housework and capitalism?

  Paid housework would damage capitalist profits.
• How do radical feminists view housework?

  As an area of exploitation of women.
• What do radical feminists attribute the exploitation of women to?

  The domination of men in society.
• What do Delphy and Leonard argue about the family?

  It is a patriarchal institution benefiting men.
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of feminism in analyzing family dynamics?

  Strengths:

  • Highlights inequalities between genders.
  • Leads to social change.

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Portrays women as passive.
  • Overlooks shared power in families.
  • Ignores diverse family structures.
  • Fails to recognize ethnic differences in experiences.