Feminism Flashcards
(56 cards)
What do ALL feminists agree on regarding human nature?
Nature is a key factor in the oppression of women, and this oppression can and should be overthrown.
What is the view of equality feminists on human nature?
Human nature is androgynous; gender is a social construct (De Beauvoir).
What does Perkins Gilman say about the female mind?
“There is no female mind.”
What is the view of difference feminists on human nature?
There are natural differences between men and women that are more than ‘skin deep’ (O’Brien).
How do difference feminists believe female nature should be treated?
Women should let their female nature flourish; biology may have given women an inferior status, but that needn’t continue.
How do difference feminists view equality feminism?
They disagree on how female emancipation should be achieved, criticizing equality feminism for encouraging women to be ‘male identified.’
What is a key goal of difference feminists?
Women-only communities and valuing female characteristics above male ones.
What does Wollstonecraft say about women’s rationality?
Women have the same ability to be rational as men.
What does Friedan say about equality rights?
Women deserve equal rights based on foundational equality.
What does Millett argue about gender stereotypes?
They should be challenged because gender is at the heart of patriarchy.
What is Firestone’s view on sex differences?
They should be removed to eliminate patriarchy.
What do ALL feminists believe about society?
It disadvantages women as it is patriarchal and should be challenged.
How do liberal feminists view patriarchy?
It is a characteristic of society but not a fundamental one.
What does Perkins Gilman argue about societal culture?
Society reinforces a culture that prevents women from making their choices.
What does Friedan call the cultural reinforcement of gender roles?
The “problem with no name.”
What is the liberal feminist view on the private sphere?
It is needed for personal freedom, but women should have a choice to lead non-stereotypical lives.
What is the socialist feminist view on working-class women?
They are disadvantaged by both capitalism and patriarchy.
What does Rowbotham argue about the nature of society?
It is economically determined.
Why does capitalism depend on patriarchy according to socialist feminists?
Women serve as a ‘reserve army of labour’ and provide free labour in the home.
How does Engels describe romantic love?
A ‘myth’ used to maintain male-dominated relationships.
What does De Beauvoir argue about women in society?
Women are ‘othered’ in society.
What do radical feminists believe about patriarchy?
It is the most fundamental distinction in society.
What does Millett say about the family?
It is key to patriarchal society.
What do radical feminists argue about women’s consciousness?
It is distorted by society, so their ‘choice’ may not be a true choice.
