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Theory and methodsfeminist see society as male - dominated there are differenent waves of feminism and they often criticise society for being - malestream Liberalism - concerned civil and human rights of the individual reformism - progress towards equal rights be achieved by gradual reforms in society liberal feminists believe women achieve - gender equality through reform and promoting equal rights liberal feminists work for laws and policies against sex discrimination in employment etc -...

Feminists -are people who try to acknowledge social inequality based on gender and stop it from continuing; points out that in most cultures throughout history men have received more opportunities than women gender ideology -it is concerned with normative beliefs about proper roles for and fundamental natures of women and men in human societies. The distinction between sex and gender is central to the concept of it gender inequality -refers to unequal treatment or perceptions of individual...

What type of theory is feminism? - Structural- society controls the individual Patriarchy - Male dominated society What are the different types of feminism? - Liberal- Changes have taken place, and men and women are more equal now Radical- Men dominate women Marxist- Women are oppressed by both men and capitalism What is the feminist movement fighting for? - Equality for men and women, for example equal pay. It is not women dominating men, like many believe it is Who can up with 'canali...

Feminism It is about all genders having equal rights and opportunities. It's about respecting diverse women's experiences, identities, knowledge and strengths, and striving to empower all women to realize their full rights Charles Fourier Feminism was coined by French philosopher Feminism is defined as the belief in the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes Girlie feminist a form of 'third-wave' feminist engagement that revalues activities and interests traditionally...

It is about all genders having equal rights and opportunities. It's about respecting diverse women's experiences, identities, knowledge and strengths, and striving to empower all women to realize their full rights Charles Fourier Feminism was coined by French philosopher Feminism is defined as the belief in the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes Girlie feminist a form of 'third-wave' feminist engagement that revalues activities and interests traditionally associate...

What do most feminists believe about the family? -They believe that the family oppresses women and keeps men in power What do feminists believe about society? -They believe it is patriarchal Define patriarchy -Male dominated unit or society What are the three types of feminism? What do they aim to do? -Liberal, radical and marxist. They aim to challenge patriarchy in different ways. What is the role of feminism as an element of social knowledge? -Highlights effects of patriarchy on gender...

Structural -Society shapes and determines individuals. Our behaviour is controlled by our society by its organisation and culture. We are 'puppets of society'. Conflict -Society benefits one group at the expense of another, in this case, men benefit and women lose out. Patriarchy -Men have more power and status than women. Society is dominated by men. Objective -Aim of feminism is to explain patriarchy and examine the ways it is transmitted from one generation to the new by key instituti...

Main view - Women's subordination rooted in capitalism, results from primary role as unpaid homemaker. women are a source of cheap labour - Exploited - paid less and assume partially depend on man Reserve army of labour - Economic booms can be used - marginal workers (only when needed) Reproduce the labour force - Nurturing and socialising the next generation of workers Absorb anger - Of men's alienation from work. Ansley = 'takers of shit' Barrett: Ideology of familism - Perform impo...

What is feminism? -is advocating women's rights is disturbing certainties of patriarchal structure is transforming society by eradicating sexist domination is sustaining poststructuralist and postmodern thinking is working and reading "against the grain" Early proto-feminism -Sappho in ancient Greece (570bc) Hildegard of Bingen - medieval, 1179 Christine de Pisan 1434 Olympe de Gouge 1791 Mary Wollstonecraft 1797 Jane Austen 1817 Sappho -(570 bc)Lyric poetry, most lost, except Ode ...

What do all feminists agree on with regards to the economy? - - Women have a reduced economic status compared to men - Women are discriminated against in the economic world and face 'institutionalised sexism' What are the 5 main example's of discrimination and inequality that feminists tend to agree on? - - 'Gender pay gap' - 'Race to the bottom' - 'Unpaid domestic labour' - 'Glass ceiling' and the 'glass cliff' - 'Motherhood penalty' How do these lead to increased inequ...