Feminism

Question 1

What are the 5 types of Feminism?

Answer 1

Liberal
Radical
Marxist
Black/Difference
Pop

Question 2

What is Liberal Feminism?

Answer 2

• Focuses on achieving gender equality through politics and legislation
• They find the most fault with legal systems
• Want to break down the patriarchal character of social institutions

Question 3

What is Radical Feminism?

Answer 3

• Calls for a reordering of society from the ground up, where male supremacy is eliminated
• They believe women have false consciousness and that they are controlled by the patriarchy
• Some even call for a separation of the sexes and reject heterosexuality

Question 4

What is Marxist Feminism?

Answer 4

• Analyses the ways women are exploited by capitalism and private ownership
• They see social class as having equal importance to gender in terms of conflict in society

Question 5

What is Black/Difference Feminism?

Answer 5

• Represents a broad spectrum of feminism that argues sameness is not necessary for men and women to be treated equally
• Focuses on ethnic minorities
• Argues that racism, sexism, and classism are inseparable

Question 6

What is Pop Feminism?

Answer 6

• A non-academic approach to feminism
• Promotes ‘girl power’
• Lacks questioning of the system is a watered down version of feminism
• Often focuses on neurotypical, able-bodied, cis-het women