marxism

• criticised for over-emphasising the impact of class and economic factors on gender. Radical feminists argue that the oppression of women by men was the first form of oppression.
• criticised for focusing on macro, structural issues and neglecting the small-scale interactions that provide a more valid understanding of relationships between men and women.
• accused of creating a conspiracy theory that suggests that the bourgeoisie work together to create and enforce dominant ideas such as the ideology of the nuclear family but there is little empirical evidence to support this claim.
• Postmodernists would argue that Marxist views are outdated and fail to recognise the changes to gender roles that have happened over the last 50 years or so.