Patriarchy

• What do feminists believe is a politically significant issue?

  Gender
• How do radical feminists view gender in society?

  As the most important social division
• What do feminists argue about sexism?

  It is a form of oppression
• Why have feminists created their own theories?

  Conventional analysis failed to recognize sexism
• What does the term 'patriarchy' literally mean?

  Rule by the father
• How do feminists use the term 'patriarchy'?

  To describe power relationships between genders
• What do feminists argue about the family structure?

  It symbolizes male supremacy in society
• How does the family contribute to male dominance according to feminists?

  It shapes attitudes towards gender roles
• What are the two principles of patriarchy according to Millet?

  Male dominates female; elder males dominate younger
• Do feminists agree on the degree of male dominance in societies?

  No, they acknowledge differing degrees
• What do liberal feminists focus on regarding patriarchy?

  Unequal distribution of rights and entitlements
• How do socialist feminists view patriarchy?

  As focused on economic domination
• What do radical feminists believe about patriarchy?

  It is a powerful tool of male domination
• How many structures of patriarchy did Walby propose?

  Six structures
• What are the six structures of patriarchy proposed by Walby?

  • State: Denied access to power
  • Household: Discouraged from occupations
  • Violence: Victims of domestic abuse
  • Paid work: Subordinate job positions
  • Sexuality: Suppressed sexual desires
  • Culture: Reinforced roles through media
• What does "the personal is political" mean in feminism?

  Politics exists in all human relationships
• How did second wave feminism change the view of politics?

  It expanded politics to include private life
• What is the feminist argument regarding sexual inequality?

  It is underpinned by the sexual division of labor
• How have traditional views defined public and private spheres?

  Public as male world; private as female world
• What do feminists seek to challenge regarding public and private spheres?

  The divide between public man and private woman
• What is the focus of radical feminists regarding personal life?

  Opposition to the idea that politics stops at home
• What do liberal feminists warn against in terms of the private sphere?

  Politicizing it as a place of freedom
• What is the concept of sexual politics?

  Gender issues are politically significant
• How does the family shape attitudes towards gender roles?

  By reinforcing male dominance
• What distinguishes radical, liberal, and socialist feminists?

  Focus on different aspects of patriarchy
• What historical context is important for understanding women's rights?

  Improvements in the twentieth century
• What impact did second wave feminism have on political definitions?

  Expanded politics to include personal relationships
• How does the media reinforce gender roles?

  By portraying expected positions of women
• What is the relationship between patriarchy and capitalism?

  Some feminists argue capitalism causes inequality