feminists perspective on families Flashcards

(6 cards)

1
Q

what do all feminists agree on when it comes to families?

A

the family unit contains oppressive elements for women

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what do radical feminists argue?

A

families are inherently exploitive of women, and huge changes need to be made if greater equality is to be achieved

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3
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what type of feminists argue that women cannot be reduced to one group and that everyone women has had their own experiences of patriarchy?

A

intersectional feminists

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4
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what type of feminist argue that women are dually oppressed by both capitalism and patriarchy?

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Marxist feminists

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what do marxist feminist also argue men to do their wives?

A

vent their frustration with capitalism on their wives.

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6
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what is one criticism of the feminist perspective?

A

they fail to consider the negative impact of family life on men

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