critical theory

Question 1

marxism

Answer 1

the world is built upon capitalism; the proletariat are exploited so that the bourgeoisie can profit

Question 2

simone de beauvoir’s the second sex

Answer 2

• gender is a social construction; women are expected to behave in a certain manner
• women are restricted by their gender and valued for their physical appearances and nurturing qualities

Question 3

sigmund freud psychoanalysis

Answer 3

id = with us from birth; an urge that has to be satisfied now

ego = the decision-making part of our brain;
works with reason & strategy

superego = values and morals of society (start to experience guilt)