Types of Feminism and Intersectionality

These flashcards cover key concepts related to feminism, intersectionality, power dynamics, and experiences of oppression as discussed in the lecture notes.

Feminism

A movement to end sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression, aiming for equal rights and opportunities for all sexes and genders.

Liberal Feminism

Focuses on ending gender oppression through legal reforms and policy changes that promote gender equality.

Radical Feminism

Emphasizes the differences between genders and seeks to eliminate patriarchy and deconstruct traditional gender roles.

Socialist Feminism

Links gender oppression to capitalism and advocates for gender equality through economic improvements and social change.

Cultural Feminism

Advocates for honoring feminine qualities and supports gender essentialism, emphasizing the differences between genders.

Women of Colour Feminism

Focuses on the intersection of gender and race, promoting the rights of women of colour and rejecting ethnocentrism.

Queer Feminism

Critiques the gender binary and advocates for understanding gender as a social construct.

Postcolonial Feminism

Focuses on the impact of colonialism on women’s experiences and argues against the notion that Western women are the most liberated.

Intersectionality

A framework that examines how various social identities overlap and create unique experiences of discrimination and privilege.

Privilege

Unearned advantages held by individuals based on their social identities, such as race, gender, and class.

Hostile Sexism

Negative beliefs about women who do not conform to traditional gender roles, often perpetuating stereotypes and discrimination.

Benevolent Sexism

Positive beliefs about women who conform to traditional roles, which ultimately undermine women's independence.

Cissexism

The belief that only cisgender individuals are legitimate, reinforcing the gender binary and marginalizing transgender people.

Microaggressions

Subtle, often unintentional, discriminatory comments or actions that demean individuals based on their social identities.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's social group, which can impact performance and behavior.