This includes quotes by key Feminist thinkers according to the Pearson Edexcel A-level Politics specification, It is divided into different themes (Human nature, The state, the economy and society).
Feminism Quote Bank
The State
Type Person Quote
Catharine A. MacKinnon the law sees and treats
women the way men see
and treat women
Radical Kate Millet “A revolution is not the
overturning of a cart, a
reshuffling in the cards of
state. It is a process, a
swelling, a new growth in
the race’
“Governments who
manipulate population
growth have two choices:
making maternity pleasant,
or making it inescapable
Socialist Shelia Row Botham ‘only in a society where
complete equality is
imposed will women
achieve equal status to
men’
Human Nature
Equality Charlotte Perkins Gilman ‘Biological differences
between men and women
are irrelevant’
‘John laughs at me but one
must expect that in a
marriage’ (from book the
yellow wallpaper)
Equality Simone de Beauvoir Women are seen as ‘other’
socialised into ‘women’
"women are made not
born"
Radical Germaine Greer ‘Men deeply loathe women’
Socialist Shelia Row Botham "every human being can be
brave, responsible, thinking
and diligent in the struggle
to live at once freely and
unselfishly."
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller robertibarrawickenden. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £2.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.