radical feminism

what do radical feminists believe in?

that the patriarchy is the main source of inequality and that society is patriarchal

where is gender inequality found

the workplace, education, family, media and politics

what is the patriarchy?

a social system where men hold the most power and dominance over women

what is the central belief of radical feminism?

the patriarchy is the primary and most fundamental source of women’s oppression

what is oppression?

unfair and systematic treatment of one group over a group who holds the most power and dominance over them.

how do radical feminists view the family?

a key institution through which the patriarchy is reproduced and maintained

what is the radical feminist view on patriarchal violence?

they argue that male violence (domestic abuse) is the systematic tool of patriarchal control

how do radical feminists explain gender inequality?

through the structure of the patriarchy and male dominance across all areas of life.

what solutions do radical feminists propose to prevent / stop womens oppression?

speraratism, political lesbianism and consiousness raising.

what is separatism ?

women should live separately from men, or minimise contact with them