Equality/Difference Feminisim

• What is the primary goal of feminism?

  To end sexist oppression
• Why do feminists disagree on achieving their goals?

  They have different interpretations of equality
• What do traditional feminists demand?

  Equality with men
• How do liberal feminists view public legal equality?

  As essential for competition on equal terms
• What do socialist feminists argue about legal rights?

  They are meaningless without equal social status
• What is the focus of radical feminists regarding equality?

  Equality in family and personal life
• What do all feminists agree on regarding gender differences?

  They view them as negative
• What do feminists believe is the cause of gender discrimination?

  Patriarchal attitudes in society
• How does difference feminism view the concept of equality?

  As undesirable or impossible
• What do difference feminists believe about female characteristics?

  They should be celebrated and valued
• What is political lesbianism?

  Sexual orientation as a political choice
• What criticism do some feminist groups have of difference feminism?

  It justifies negative treatment of women
• What does intersectionality challenge in feminism?

  The idea that gender is the sole factor
• Who proposed the concept of intersectionality?

  Kimberle Crenshaw
• How do experiences of women differ according to intersectionality?

  Based on race, class, and background
• What do most feminists believe about human nature?

  It is shaped by nurture, not nature
• What do difference feminists argue about men's nature?

  It is predisposed to dominance
• How do liberal feminists view the state?

  As a means to construct rights for women
• What do socialist feminists believe about the state?

  It supports capitalism and fosters patriarchy
• How do feminists view patriarchy in society?

  As pervasive and controlling
• What barriers do feminists campaign against?

  Barriers to women's oppression and gender bias
• What do some feminists propose for advancing women's causes?

  A separate 'women only' society
• How do socialist feminists view the capitalist economy?

  As a vehicle for female subjugation
• What do liberal feminists believe about capitalist economies?

  They provide equal opportunities for women
• What is the 'glass ceiling' in capitalist economies?

  A barrier limiting women's advancement
• How do feminists view the position of women in developing economies?

  As much worse than in the West
• What are the main feminist perspectives on equality?

  • Liberal feminists: Public legal equality
  • Socialist feminists: Equal social and economic status
  • Radical feminists: Equality in family and personal life
  • Difference feminists: Reject traditional equality for celebrating differences
• What are the criticisms of difference feminism?

  • Justifies negative treatment of women
  • Undermines feminist progress
  • Reinforces stereotypes of gender differences
• What are the key issues feminists address regarding society and the state?

  • Patriarchy's pervasive influence
  • Barriers to women's rights and equality
  • The role of the state in supporting or hindering women's rights
• What do feminists believe about the relationship between economy and gender?

  • Capitalist economy supports female subjugation
  • Liberal feminists see opportunities for women
  • Developing economies have worse conditions for women