feminists perspective on families Flashcards
(6 cards)
what do all feminists agree on when it comes to families?
the family unit contains oppressive elements for women
what do radical feminists argue?
families are inherently exploitive of women, and huge changes need to be made if greater equality is to be achieved
what type of feminists argue that women cannot be reduced to one group and that everyone women has had their own experiences of patriarchy?
intersectional feminists
what type of feminist argue that women are dually oppressed by both capitalism and patriarchy?
Marxist feminists
what do marxist feminist also argue men to do their wives?
vent their frustration with capitalism on their wives.
what is one criticism of the feminist perspective?
they fail to consider the negative impact of family life on men