Gender roles

• What is the difference between biological sex and gender?

  Biological sex is determined by your genetics

  Gender is the perception of the self
• How is gender acquired for many?

  Socialisation (the process by which we learn the norms of our society)
• What is a patriarchal society?


  A society dominated by men
• What are the three waves of feminsim?

  • First wave: fighting for the right to vote
  • Second wave: debated woman’s sexual health
  • Third wave: inclusive feminism
• What is liberal feminism?


  Advocacy for gender equality within the existing societal framework
• What is radical feminism?


  Advocates for a rebuilding of society
• What is marxist feminism?


  Women’s oppression is due to private ownership of the means of production
• What is indigenous feminism?


  Gives women of colour a voice to further their interests in their own cultural contexts
• What is ecofeminism?


  Sees a connection between woman and the natural world
• What is separatist feminism?


  Heterosexual relationships are inherently disempowering for women. Seeks freedom for women in isolation from men
• What are the different views of gender roles?

  • Men are superior to women
  • Men and women are equal in worth
  • Women are superior to men
• Who believes women are defective?

  Aquinas
• What did Plato think about women?


  Being born a woman is something that unfortunately happens to men who don’t get it right the first time
• What did Aristotle say about male superiority?


  They are superior as they can produce semen, men give and women receive
• What do Christian’s believe.

  Men and women are equal in worth but have different roles
• Who argues women are superior to men?

  Mary Daly