liberal feminism

what do liberal feminists believe?

Liberal feminists believe in gradual reform to achieve gender equality. They do this through legal and political reforms, wanting women’s rights and access to education and employment.

what do liberal feminists advocate for?

gender equality

equal pay

anti - discrimination laws

are liberal feminists accpeting of the inequalities in society?

yes, they accept that inequality still remains in society

give an example of how inequality remains in society (feminism)

childcare - woman take most care for their children even if they are in a full time job. (emotional care + daily routines)

what do liberal feminists not believe in?

revolution

name a liberal feminist and what they spoke for

Ann Oakley, distinguished the difference between ‘sex’ and ‘gender’ . Sex refers to biological differences of males and females. Gender refers to roles and behaviour associated with femininity and masculinity,

how do liberal feminists think gender equality can be achieved in society

gradual change, which stems from education, awareness and gradual reform. and legal policies and laws

What measures have been introduced to reduce gender inequality in areas like work and education

anti discriminatory laws
+ equal opportunity policies.

strength of liberal feminism

successful in making legal and policy changes

state and explain 2 criticisms of liberal feminism

too optimistic about change - liberal feminists underestimate the depth of the patriarchy. E.G. misogyny in the media

middle class bias - liberal feminists tend to only look at experiences from white middle class women.