Feminism - strengths and weaknesses

Strength

Demonstrates sexism exists and women experience it in many aspects of life

Strength

Women have always been important in society but have been overlooked - feminism has enriched history

Strength

Feminists have identified sexualization of women’s bodies and media idolizing certain body types which can damage women’s self esteem

Strength

Feminism has brough attention to gender statistics - eg career and pay

Strength

Feminism offers alternative to male perspectives

Strength

Feminism helps promote social and legal changes for women

Weakness

There are different types of feminism and they can often have conflicting views, which can weaken the overall perspective of feminism

Weakness

Feminists often overlook other forms of inequality - eg class, race, age, disability - where males are victims

Weakness

Feminist views are arguably dated as women usually have equality in job opportunities and pay

Weakness

Some forms of feminism (radical) are too extreme - eg radical separatism