Believe there are 2 barriers to gender equality, today
More optimistic and progressive with regards to their outlook in the greater equality
Liberal feminists don't blame men for inequality however they do believe that gender inequality does still exist although we are moving towards an egalitarian society
2 barriers to gender equality
Gender role socialisation
Social policy
Gender role socialisation
1. Process of which we learn the core elements of our gender
2. In family taught to be either male or female
3. Gender stereotypes are maintained and reproduced through generations which lead to boys believing they are dominant over women
Social policy
1. Although some progress is made by liberal feminist legislation, there are some laws that discriminate against women
2. Women are expected to take maternity leave; impact on their career prospects
Families/education
Areas of study that have synoptic links
Ann Oakley (1972)
One of the leading feminists in this field
Sex
Biological differences
Hormones
Reproduction
Physical differences
Fixed
Sex differences are fixed/unchanging
Gender
Culturally constructed differences
'Masculine' and 'Feminine'
Socialisation
1. Brought to the next generation
2. Through primary and secondary socialisation
3. Variable between culture and home
Synoptic links
Divorce act
Equality act 2010
Domestic violence
Maintains control
women fighting for their rights: suffragettes and suffragists1840-1920
