LIBERAL FEMINISM

• OAKLEY

  • Sex and gender:
  • Oakley distinguishes between sex and gender: ​ 
  • Sex - your biological makeup. ​ 
  • Gender what you socially regard yourself to be.
  • The enlightenment project:
  • Liberal feminists recognise the successive progress towards gender equality: ​ 
  • Changes in socialisation and culture Gradually leading to more rational attitudes towards gender. ​ 
  • Political action to introduce anti-discriminatory laws and policies Bringing progress to society in which gender is no longer important