Rich completed their studies on the view of female sexuality in 1980
Rich (1980) argues that woman's sexuality is oppressed by men in patriarchal society, through institutions like marriage, through sexual violence, rape & sexual objectification
Rich (1980) coined the term 'Compulsory Sexuality'
Rich (1980) coined the term 'Compulsory Sexuality' - This term discusses the way women are socialised into a subordinate & heterosexual life
Rich (1980) thinks women are not necessarily all inherently heterosexual, but it is forced upon them (relates to the term 'Compulsory Sexuality')
Rich (1980) also stated that lesbian identity is constructed as abnormal as it is a threat to male dominance & power over women