Kate Millet Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What wave of feminism is Millet?
What type of feminist is she?
A
Second wave feminist (1934-2017)
Radical feminist/ revolutionary
2
Q
What does she say about Human Nature?
A
Women are oppressed by men and should free themselves by engaging in lesbian relationships
3
Q
What does she say about the state?
A
The state facilitates patriarchy
4
Q
What does she say about society?
A
Society is patriarchal in both the public and the private sphere
Women loose their identity through marriage
Cultural Feminism- Society would run better under female values
Critique the otherness of women
5
Q
What does she say about the economy?
A
Economy ideas similar to socialism but in terms of patriarchy. Need to have a revolution against patriarchy to form a fair economy
