Alternative Ideologies

Question 1

define Postmodernism at its best

Answer 1

A critique of ideologies
able to recognize limitations
celebrates diversity

Question 2

define Postmodernism at its worst

Answer 2

-too oppositional
- doesn’t offer an alternative

Question 3

define feminism

Answer 3

assumes the status of women in unequal to that of men
-consists of multiple categories of feminism

Question 4

Define liberal feminism

Answer 4

seen as the “first wave” of feminism
- argues that women should have same formal rights as men
-alteration of marriage laws, reducing income gaps
Overall focused on Increasing access and representation

Question 5

define second wave feminism

Answer 5

Idea that “the problem isn’t women’s role in system it is the system itself”

Question 6

Define Socialist feminism

Answer 6

In a capitalist society there is exploitation of working class people, especially women

Question 7

define third wave feminism

Answer 7

believes that forms of subordination often accompany each other
-sexism, racism, classism, and homophobia, can be part of the same burden women face

Question 8

Define Environmentalism

Answer 8

There are two different kinds:
- Environmentalism
- Ecologism

Question 9

Define Radical Environmentalism

Answer 9

believes that economic growth isn’t compatible with environmental protection

Question 10

Define Reformists Environmentalism

Answer 10

focuses on sustainable development and ecological modernization

Question 11

Define Multiculturalism

Answer 11

• Challenge Traditional models of national citizenship
  -Believes pluralistic states should have variety of religious, cultural, and ethnic identities