Feminism Introduction

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Feminism advocates for women's rights based on the ______ of the sexes.

equality

[Blank] feminism examines society's patriarchal structure and its exploitation of women.

Sociological

Mary Wollstonecraft's "A Vindication of the Rights of Women" advocated for equal ______ rights.

inheritance

First wave feminists who worked within the government to change laws were known as ______.

<p>suffragists</p> Signup and view all the answers

Second wave feminism aimed to make the ______ political, bringing women's issues into the public sphere.

<p>private</p> Signup and view all the answers

Until the 1970s, women in the UK were often not allowed to have bank accounts or credit cards in their own ______.

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Third wave feminism focuses on identity and ______, particularly the portrayal of women in media.

<p>stereotypes</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ Campaign encourages more women to stand for election, aiming for equal representation in parliament.

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One of the four basic tenets of feminism is the acknowledgment of ______ between men and women due to societal factors.

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Sylvia Walby's six structures of patriarchy include pay work, household work, culture, sexuality, violence, and the ______.

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[Blank] feminism advocates for equal rights and freedoms for women through reform, policies, laws, and education.

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Ann Oakley's study on housework found that women felt the same about housework as factory workers felt about their ______.

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Liberal feminism has been influential in challenging institutional ______ and the glass ceiling in the workplace.

<p>sexism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Radical feminists argue that liberal feminists ignore the need for ______ action to address the root causes of patriarchy.

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Radical feminism considers men the ______, as all men benefit from patriarchy.

<p>enemy</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] advocates for separatism, where men and women live separately.

<p>Radical feminism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Jermaine Greer advocates for ______ households, which is a system of shared child rearing.

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Radical feminism raises the profile of previously ______ issues such as sexual dominance and inequality.

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[Blank] Feminism argues that capitalism is patriarchal and the cause of women's oppression.

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According to Marxist Feminists, women socialize the next generation of ______.

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Michelle Bartlett argues that women are forced to rely on men because the ______ family is patriarchal.

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Overthrowing ______ will eliminate familialism and allow for more equality.

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[Blank] feminism doesn't see women as a single homogenous group.

<p>Intersectional</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to intersectional feminists, other forms of feminism have created a false ______ about women's experiences.

<p>universality</p> Signup and view all the answers

Judith Butler argues that white middle-class Western women are dominating the feminist movement and that more ______ and discourses are needed.

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Instead of viewing their home as an oppressive place, ethnic minority women see it as a place of ______ from racism.

<p>refuge</p> Signup and view all the answers

With so many subgroups, it ______ the feminism movement.

<p>weakens</p> Signup and view all the answers

First wave feminism is marked by the work of ______ and other activists pushing for women's right to vote.

<p>suffragettes</p> Signup and view all the answers

A major aim of second-wave feminism was to challenge the ______ quo and advocate for greater female autonomy.

<p>status</p> Signup and view all the answers

Campaigns like HeForShe and MeToo, supported by social media, are prominent features of ______-wave feminism.

<p>third</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Feminism

Advocates for women's rights based on equality of the sexes, not female superiority; also supports some men's rights.

Sociological Feminism

Examines how society's patriarchal structure exploits and oppresses women due to perceived vulnerabilities.

Mary Wollstonecraft

Argued for equal inheritance rights for women in 'A Vindication of the Rights of Women'.

First Wave Feminism

Advocated for women's right to vote in the early 1900s.

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Suffragists

Sought to change laws within the government for political equality.

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Suffragettes

Employed disruptive tactics to raise awareness and achieve political rights for women.

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Second Wave Feminism

Focused on bringing women's issues into the public sphere and challenging the status quo.

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Black Feminism

Women advocating for issues specific to the experiences of black women.

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Third Wave Feminism

Focuses on identity, stereotypes, media portrayal, and gender pay gaps.

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Four Basic Tenets of Feminism

Acknowledges inequality, conflicts, social construction of gender, and male dominance.

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Sylvia Walby's Six Structures of Patriarchy

Identifies structures like pay work, household work, culture, sexuality, violence, and state that perpetuate patriarchy.

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Liberal Feminism

Advocates for equal rights and freedoms for women through reforms, policies, laws, and education.

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Glass Ceiling

Existing institutional barriers preventing the advancement of women in the workplace.

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Radical Feminism

Patriarchy is universal due to women having children; advocates separatism, collective action, and political lesbianism.

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Marxist Feminism

Capitalism is the root cause of women's oppression; focuses on women's roles in socializing workers and as reserve labor.

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Michelle Barrett

Women are forced to rely on men, and that the nuclear family is patriarchal.

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Women as reserve labor

Women are a reserve labor force.

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Intersectional Feminism

Recognizes that women's experiences of patriarchy vary based on ethnicity, race, and religion.

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Judith Butler

Claims that feminists have created a false universality about women's experiences.

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Matrilo Cool Households

Households with shared child rearing.

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