Family and social structure (Radical Feminist)

Radical feminists such as Millet see modern societies and families as characterised by patriarchy

Millet

• Argued that men originally acquired power over women due to biological factors (Pregnancy) but modern technology (Pill) has reduced this

• However, patriarchy remains in place because of ideology (gender role socialization)

• Overall Millet sees the family as violence against women

  Criticisms

  • Hakim argues the model fails to consider that females might be choosing to become mothers