1. Feminist Theory

2. Feminism ______________________________________________
Feminists believe that society is patriarchical (men dominate)
Feminism – liberal, radical, social - aim to challenge patriarchy in different ways

3. Developed in the second half of the century
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Also, consider human behaviour from the specific view of women •Root in conflict theory, but separate gender from class
_______________ a bias that assumes male experience is human experience & therefore applies to women. Often doesn’t include gender in research
________________– are biases that apply a different standard for evaluating the behaviour of women
Change is required so that the needs of all people are met

4. ___________________________________
Liberal feminism- ____________________ ___________________________________
Socialist feminism – challenges capitalism & the patriarchal model of the family. Inequality is rooted in the sexual division of paid & unpaid labour
Radical feminism- ____________________ ____________________________________

5. Liberal Feminists
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Liberal feminists believe that social change can be enacted through changes in the law and social policy.
Example: _____________________________ ______________________________________

6. Liberal feminists
Liberal feminists believe that the family is sexist because it supports mainstream culture which is also sexist. They advocate change through legislation and education

7. Liberal feminists ________________________________ For example;
Equal Pay Act, Sex Discrimination Act
Laws against domestic violence, marital rape
Better education – equal opportunity at work and education

8. Radical feminists
Radical feminists believe that Patriarchy is central source of division in society.
Essentially, men exploit women as husbands, partners, sons, brothers.
This exploitative relationship is reflected in the family in which women do all the work for the benefit of men

9. Radical feminists believe:
The family is an exploitive institution
The notion of ‘family’ excludes those who pursue different lifestyles
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Some advocate separation of men and women