Feminism - Politics A-level

What did Kimberle Crenshaw come up with?

The term intersectionality

Who came up with the beauty myth?

Naomi Wolf

What is the socialist feminist view of intersectionality?

More leaning towards radical and liberal views that women shouldn't be split up but also state the view that classes are affected differently

What is eco feminism? - and an example of a thinker

It is a subset of difference feminism in which it is believed that womens' differences of being more nurturing and thought through and gentle make them better custodians of the earth.

Mary Daly

Which is the subset of difference feminism that reclaim the beauty of femininity and childbirth from equality feminism?

Cultural feminism

What is the word for the view that biological factors are significant in behaviour differences of men and women?

Essentialism

What are the 2 quotes to know from Simone de Beauvoir?

"One is not born woman but rather becomes one"

"She is the Other"

What is the quote to know from Charlotte Perkins Gilman?

"There is no female mind"

Who/what does postmodern feminism critique?

Betty Friedan and the overall focus on the West when it comes to feminism. People see feminism as being complete when there is still stuff like FGM going on - also 'problem with no name' is probably more of a dream for women not living in the West.

What are some key points on human nature?

*sex and gender, equality vs difference

LF - Idea of male superiority is constructed and social pressure. Education & equality of education to combat attitudes. Existentialism (only happy when we have own identity). "The problem with no name".

RF - deeper rooted issues within family and private sphere. Radical revolution and reform needed.

SF - human nature not only shaped by patriarchy but also by capitalism. Must be fixed either by reform or revolution.

PM - dominance and subordination in all relationships. Human nature is a product of many overlapping identities.

What are some key points on society?

*sex and gender, patriarchy, intersectionality, personal is political

LF - society not fundamentally patriarchal but superficially, society has pressured us into these unnatural gender roles. Patriarchy can't be accessed in private sphere. Act through legislation and equality of opportunities.

RF - patriarchy fundamental part of society, main hub in nuclear family must be tackled first. Women financially dependent on men makes it hard to break free. Change must be revolutionary

SF - gender roles also assigned for capitalist gain such as beauty myth. Affects different classes differently. Home life affected as women used as cheap labour.

PM - so many interlinking factors for discrimination. Patriarchy doesn't just affect women. Therefore critical of Betty Friedan and other second wave feminists.