Theory: Feminism Flashcards
(18 cards)
Oakley
distinguishes between sex(biological differences) + gender(culturally constructed differences)
Parsons
distinguishes between instrumental(public sphere of paid work-men) + expressive roles(private sphere of unpaid labour-women)
Walby
offer no explanation for the overall structure of gender inequality
Firestone
the origins of patriarchy lie in women’s capacity to bear + care for infants meaning they become dependant on males
Brownmiller
the fear of rape is a powerful deterrent for women going out alone at night
Rich
men continue to force women into narrow + unsatisfying compulsory heterosexuality
Greer
argues for the creation of all female/matrilocal households (separatism) so they can create new culture of independence
Pollert
concept of patriarchy has little value as it is a circular argument
Sommerville
heterosexual attraction prevents the nuclear family from being replaced by single sex households
Ansley
wives=takers of shit-absorb husbands frustration due to alienation + exploitation at work
Barrett
ideology of familism-present the nuclear family and sexual division of labour as natural portraying family as only place to gain fulfilment-keeps women subordinated
Mitchell
Freuds psychoanalytic theory-ideas of femininity=deeply implanted +difficult to dislodge
Hartmann
Marxism=sex blind as there is insufficient emphasis on ways men oppress women + benefit from their unpaid labour
Walby
capitalism + patriarchy=interrelated however their interests aren’t the same
Pollert
patriarchy isn’t a system but a deceptive term to describe male violence + women labour
Butler
enlightenment ideals were a form of power legitimising domination of white m/c men. falsely claim to represent universal womanhood
Walby
we have important similarities between all women. celebrating differences divides women weakening feminist movement
Segal
poststructuralist feminism abandons real social structures. Argue feminism should focus on struggle for equality of wealth + income
