INTRODUCTION OF SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES - CRITICISMS OF FEMINISM

What is the main criticism of Marxist feminists?

Marxist feminits ignore other sources of inequality such as sexual violence as they are too preocupied with the capitaist system

What does the theory of Marxism promote and how does that go against Marxist feminists?

Marxist promotes the ideas of communist, however women's experiences in communism can be very negative

What is an example of patriarchal societies even before capitalism?

Tribal communities - men would catch the food, but women would have to cook it

Is Marxist feminism more or less relevant in modern day societies?

Less relevant - women have the opportunity to work rather than than becoming housewives

What is the name of the group which some radical feminists are a pat of?And what does it promote?

TERF (Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminist) - do not acknowledge trans women as real women

What don't radical feminist take into consideration? (+ examples)

Different experiences of oppression (women with disabilities, women of color, and immigrants)

What do radical feminist promote which goes against themselves? (Bonnie Blue)

They promote women being in control of their own bodes, yet have a negative view of sex workers

What is the main criticism of liberal feminists?

Due to liberal feminists being so old, they only focus on issues related to white western women

What is a dual burden?

A dual burden is when women are expected to be a wife and also a mother, this hinders their career progression

What is a triple shift?

A triple shift is when women have to do all 3 (fulfilling wifely duties, caring for the children and having a career/job)

What is the main criticism of difference feminists?

They neglect the fact that all women share many of the same experiences