Feminist Perspectives on Patriarchy and Intersectionality

Vocabulary flashcards covering different feminist perspectives on Patriarchy and Intersectionality.

Patriarchy (Liberal View - Agree)

Betty Friedan called patriarchy 'the problem with no name'; liberals argue women face discrimination due to it.

Patriarchy (Radical View - Agree)

Radical feminists see society as male-dominated at all levels, with patriarchy embedded in all institutions.

Patriarchy (Liberal View - Disagree)

Liberals argue patriarchy exists mainly in the public sphere and can be tackled by reforms.

Patriarchy (Radical View - Disagree)

Radicals argue patriarchy exists in the private sphere (family/relationships). Kate Millett views it as fundamentally embedded.

Patriachry Disgree - key thinker

kate millet views the patriarchy as fundamentally embedded when she said “family is patriarchy key institution”

Intersectionality (Socialist View - Agree)

Different classes experience patriarchy and capitalism differently; working-class women face unique challenges.

Intersectionality (Postmodern View - Agree)

Postmodern feminists highlight racial inequality alongside sexism; women of colour face 'double discrimination'.

Sheila Rowbotham (on Intersectionality)

Called for a 'revolution within a revolution'
– tackling capitalism and patriarchy together.

Intersectionality (Radical View - Disagree)

Radicals argue patriarchy is the most important and universal divide in society, overriding race or class.

Intersectionality (Postmodern View - Disagree)

Postmodernists argue patriarchy is just one of many divides (race, sexuality, class)
– all equally important.

bell hooks (on Intersectionality)

Argues intersectionality (race, class, gender combined) is the most important factor in understanding women's experiences.