Feminism Flashcards
Public sphere
the area in society where
relationships are public,
specifically life outside the
home, particularly society
and work.
Private sphere
the area in society where
relationships are seen as
private, specifically home
and domestic life.
Equality feminism
feminism that seeks
equality for men and
women in society and
believes that the biological
differences between
men and women are
inconsequential.
Difference feminism
feminism that argues
that men and women are
fundamentally different
from one another.
Essentialism
for difference feminism this
is the belief that biological
factors are significant in the
different behaviour of men
and women.
Cultural feminism
a form of difference
feminism that seeks to
challenge the dominance of
male culture in society by
promoting ‘women’s values’.
Intersectionality
an idea that challenged
the notion that ‘gender’
was the singular factor in
determining a woman’s
fate, arguing that black
and working-class women’s
experiences of patriarchy
are different from that of
white, middle-class women.
Gender equality
the belief that men and
women are of equal value
in society and should be
treated the same.
Legal equality
no one is above the law and
the law applies equally to
all.
Political equality
equal right to vote and protest.
Equality of opportunity
all individuals have equal
chances in life to rise and
fall.
Reformist
seeking to change society
gradually and peacefully.
Gender stereotypes
the dominant and usually
negative views in society on
the different ways men and
women should behave.
Discrimination
less favourable treatment
of one group of people
compared to other groups.
Reserve army of labour
the idea that women
constitute a spare
workforce that can be
called upon as and when
needed.
