Feminism

what is gender?

social construct shaped by political, religious and cultural forces

Equality feminists

believe sex and gender are different and fight for an androgynous society

what is gender stereotyping?

association of certain traits, behaviours and characteristics with certain genders

how do we learn about gender stereotyping?

socialised in childhood through nurture and environment

Simone de Beauvoir quote sex + gender

One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.

Charlotte Perkins Gilman quote sex + gender, strand it supports

‘There is no female mind. The brain is not an organ of sex’ - Liberal feminism all people are rational

Difference feminists

sex and gender are the same and women should celebrate their differences, women are naturally more empathetic and caring

Environmentalist feminists

women have a greater connection with nature due to their nurturing nature and are better qualified to protect the environment

Radical difference feminists

society should be run on matriarchal lines and women should live separately from men

what is patriarchy?

when the state and society are organised in a way to benefit men