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Liberal feminism - -Early first wave feminism (in 19th and early 20th century) was deeply influenced by liberal ideas in general, and Mary Wollstonecraft in particular. With her view being that both men and women are rational and women acting 'childish' in her society was the effect of social expectation placed on to them. -Liberals were the first to offer equal rights to women -Many second wave feminists (1960-70) took their inspiration from liberal ideas. Perhaps the most famous is Bet...

What is feminism? - A political movement and ideology that aims to advance social rile of women. What are the two beliefs that characterize feminism? - -Women and men are treated differently because of their sex -Unequal treatment can and should be overturned What is the central concept of feminism? - Patriarchy, draws attention to the totality of oppression and exploitation to which women are subject. What is liberal feminism? - The commitment to individualism and formal equality, and is...

Why is it important to study gender? - Gender is the perceived masculinity or feminitiy, it extends past the biological aspects of sex-gender is directly associated with ones identity, gender norms help affirm authority within relationships (especially in the political arena); Gender is learned through social norms and reinforcement in different cultures. Socially and politically gender plays a role in patriarchal societies as more masculine members of society gain leverage and dominance ove...

Feminism - The belief in the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes and the social movements organized around that belief. Feminist Movement - Designed to consider gender as a way society organizes social relations, generally resulting in inequality between the sexes. Sex - An individual's membership in one of two biologically distinct categories- male or female. Gender - The physical, behavioral, and personality traits that a group considers normal for its male and female ...

Feminists -are people who try to acknowledge social inequality based on gender and stop it from continuing; points out that in most cultures throughout history men have received more opportunities than women gender ideology -it is concerned with normative beliefs about proper roles for and fundamental natures of women and men in human societies. The distinction between sex and gender is central to the concept of it gender inequality -refers to unequal treatment or perceptions of individual...

What type of theory is feminism? - Structural- society controls the individual Patriarchy - Male dominated society What are the different types of feminism? - Liberal- Changes have taken place, and men and women are more equal now Radical- Men dominate women Marxist- Women are oppressed by both men and capitalism What is the feminist movement fighting for? - Equality for men and women, for example equal pay. It is not women dominating men, like many believe it is Who can up with 'canali...

Feminism It is about all genders having equal rights and opportunities. It's about respecting diverse women's experiences, identities, knowledge and strengths, and striving to empower all women to realize their full rights Charles Fourier Feminism was coined by French philosopher Feminism is defined as the belief in the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes Girlie feminist a form of 'third-wave' feminist engagement that revalues activities and interests traditionally...

It is about all genders having equal rights and opportunities. It's about respecting diverse women's experiences, identities, knowledge and strengths, and striving to empower all women to realize their full rights Charles Fourier Feminism was coined by French philosopher Feminism is defined as the belief in the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes Girlie feminist a form of 'third-wave' feminist engagement that revalues activities and interests traditionally associate...

What do most feminists believe about the family? -They believe that the family oppresses women and keeps men in power What do feminists believe about society? -They believe it is patriarchal Define patriarchy -Male dominated unit or society What are the three types of feminism? What do they aim to do? -Liberal, radical and marxist. They aim to challenge patriarchy in different ways. What is the role of feminism as an element of social knowledge? -Highlights effects of patriarchy on gender...

Structural -Society shapes and determines individuals. Our behaviour is controlled by our society by its organisation and culture. We are 'puppets of society'. Conflict -Society benefits one group at the expense of another, in this case, men benefit and women lose out. Patriarchy -Men have more power and status than women. Society is dominated by men. Objective -Aim of feminism is to explain patriarchy and examine the ways it is transmitted from one generation to the new by key instituti...