Feminism Flashcards
(29 cards)
What is liberal feminism?
Primary focus on equality for women, arguing that women must have the same opportunities as men.
What is radical feminism?
The belief that there is still much more room for improvement and a more radical approach is needed.
What is social feminism?
Emphasises that true equality will not be achieved without major overhauls within society, specifically economic.
What does Scott say about women employees?
It would not be until the year 2270 before men and women are equally likely to be top managers of major corporations based on the statistic that 99% of American managers where male in 1970 with it dropping to 95% 25 years later.
What does radical feminist daly say about the pill?
That it is a position designed by men to benefit the patriarchy and make it easier to control women.
What does Wilcockson say about liberal feminism?
“Only scratches the surface”
What started the first wave of feminism?
The women’s social and political union set up by emmeline Pankhurst in 1903, granted women the right to vote in 1928 under the representation of the people act.
What started the second wave of feminism?
Betty Friedan in the 60s by arguing that women’s images were created by a male dominated society.
What started the third wave of feminism?
Eating disorders and cosmetic surgery becoming new forms of oppression in the 90s. Wolf stated that how we feel about ourselves, may be worse off than our unliberated grandmothers.
How many women have undergone fgm according to Widdows?
101 to 140 million girls under the age of 15.
What is the rate of FGM?
One girl every eleven seconds.
What are the moral issues associated with FGM?
Torture- udhr, deadens sexual pleasure
Illegal- thrives in a culture of secrecy, unsanitary conditions
Interfering with natural bodily function, long term
What is the moral issues associated with honour killings?
Corruption in solving murders as the family won’t report the crime
They care more about the dishonour to the family than the value of human life
All religions denounce it, takes away life.
Who is Banaz Mahmoud?
20 year old who was strangled by her uncle and father and shoved into a suitcase
What does Widdows say about contraception?
“The ability to choose how and when to reproduce is a fundamental right for women”
What does genesis say about sex?
God tells Adam and Eve to be “fruitful and multiply “
What is intercourse only allowed for?
Procreation
What does china now do?
Offers free university to students to promote child bearing due to their aging population
What liberates women from a child bearing role?
Contraception
What does singer say about contraception?
That it can help poor families limit the size of their family.
The national organisation for women claims what?
That 53% American girls aged 13 are “unhappy with their bodies”
What causes body disphoryia and unhealthy eating habits?
Social media
Influencers
Rise of ozempic
How many women experience rape or sexual assault before the age of 18?
1 in 8 according to unicef
What are the long term effects of sexual assault and rape?
PTSD
Depression
Eating disorders
Sexual dysfunction
Alcohol or drug use
Suicidal tendencies
