feminism Flashcards
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gloria steinem
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- gloria steinem is currently 89, she was born in the 25th of march in 1934
- she is an american feminist spokesperson who helped to launch a variety of groups and publications dedicated to promoting civil rights
- she helped usher in the women’s liberation movement during the 1960s and 1970s
- gloria traces the speak out and the story she wrote about her secret abortion to her active embrace of feminism
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postmodern feminism
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- postmodern feminists seek to analyse any notions that have let to gender inequality in society
- they also claim that gender is largely developed from a discourse that we learn to adopt over time
- another key element is the claim that patriarchy operates differently due to the social characteristics of women
- postmodern feminism is distinct to these three main strands of feminist thought
- it’s a type of feminism that emerged in the late 20th century
- it has been criticised for being too theoretical and disconnected from real-world issues
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weaknesses and argument against feminism
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- some critics suggest that a main weakness of feminist theory is that it is from a woman-cantered viewpoint
- many people argue that feminism may discriminate men and that feminists take things too far
- men and women are born with different characteristics so it makes sense that they are different in terms of behaviour
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strengths and arguments supporting feminism
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- it is highly possible that feminism will strengthen human rights and cause less gender discrimination
- feminism makes a better overall treatment of women and a higher level of freedom more possible
- it can lead to a better chance for a leading corporate career for women
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examples of discrimination against women
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- gender pay gap
- women are 25% more likely to live in extreme poverty than men
- women are restricted in their access to basic health care and service, and often don’t receive equal treatment or care for the same medical complaints as men
- more than 350,000 women die each year in childbirth or from complications relating to childbirth
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examples of discrimination against men
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- many workplaces don’t offer men extended parental leave or flexible hours
- they are less likely to seek professional help or open up to friends or family
- men are typically disadvantaged by occupational hazards and “masculine behaviours” that are highly risky and health hazardous
