difference

• how does it view society?

  -feminist theory only about experiences of white, western, homosexual, middle-class women

  -claims to be about all women

  -highlights women aren't a homogenous group, have different experiences of patriarchy
• how should gender inequality be achieved?

  -recognise diversity of women's lives & struggles rather than prioritising & excluding others

  -consider more than gender when investigating gender inequality
• strengths

  -all inclusive

  -shines light on different peoples experiences

  -not reductionist

  -allows people to speak about personal experiences
• criticisms

  -women still oppressed by objective social structures

  -dividing women into sub-groups weakens the movement for change
• judith butler