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What does the feminist perspective primarily focus on?
What does the feminist perspective primarily focus on?
Which theory does the feminist perspective utilize to analyze gender roles and inequalities?
Which theory does the feminist perspective utilize to analyze gender roles and inequalities?
What does feminism aim to end?
What does feminism aim to end?
How does the feminist perspective view the concept of gender?
How does the feminist perspective view the concept of gender?
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What is the focus of liberal feminism?
What is the focus of liberal feminism?
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What is a key belief of radical feminist perspectives, as described in the text?
What is a key belief of radical feminist perspectives, as described in the text?
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How does Marxist/Socialist feminism propose achieving gender equality?
How does Marxist/Socialist feminism propose achieving gender equality?
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What do institutional types of oppression refer to, as explained in the text?
What do institutional types of oppression refer to, as explained in the text?
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What does societal/cultural types of oppression primarily involve?
What does societal/cultural types of oppression primarily involve?
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What is a key difference between cultural radical feminism and libertarian radical feminism?
What is a key difference between cultural radical feminism and libertarian radical feminism?
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According to Neutralization Theory, why does deviant behavior occur?
According to Neutralization Theory, why does deviant behavior occur?
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What is a key characteristic of Neutralization Theory?
What is a key characteristic of Neutralization Theory?
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In the context of the student cheating on an exam as explained in the text, what role do excuses play?
In the context of the student cheating on an exam as explained in the text, what role do excuses play?
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How does Neutralization Theory differ from subcultural theories in explaining deviance?
How does Neutralization Theory differ from subcultural theories in explaining deviance?
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What does the denial of responsibility justification entail?
What does the denial of responsibility justification entail?
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How does the denial of injury justification manifest?
How does the denial of injury justification manifest?
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What does the condemnation of the condemners justification involve?
What does the condemnation of the condemners justification involve?
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How does the appeal to higher loyalties justification function?
How does the appeal to higher loyalties justification function?
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What does neutralization theory enable individuals to do?
What does neutralization theory enable individuals to do?
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Why do individuals engage in deviant behavior according to neutralization theory?
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Study Notes
Feminist Perspective
- Primarily focuses on gender roles and inequalities
- Utilizes conflict theory to analyze gender roles and inequalities
- Aims to end gender-based discrimination and inequalities
- Views gender as a social construct, not biological
- Focuses on the ways in which society and culture shape gender roles and expectations
Types of Feminism
Liberal Feminism
- Focuses on individual rights and reform through existing political structures
Radical Feminism
- Believes that patriarchy is the primary source of women's oppression
- Key belief: patriarchy is the root cause of women's oppression
- Radical feminist perspectives can be categorized into cultural and libertarian radical feminism
- Key difference between cultural radical feminism and libertarian radical feminism: cultural radical feminism focuses on the cultural and symbolic aspects of gender, while libertarian radical feminism focuses on individual freedom and autonomy
Marxist/Socialist Feminism
- Proposes achieving gender equality through a socialist revolution, which would eradicate the capitalist system and patriarchy
Types of Oppression
- Institutional types of oppression: refer to the ways in which institutions perpetuate oppression
- Societal/cultural types of oppression: primarily involve the cultural and symbolic aspects of oppression
Neutralization Theory
- Explains deviant behavior as a result of justifications and excuses that individuals use to neutralize their deviant actions
- Key characteristic: enables individuals to engage in deviant behavior while maintaining a positive self-image
- In the context of deviance, excuses play a crucial role in justifying and neutralizing one's actions
- Differs from subcultural theories in explaining deviance: Neutralization Theory focuses on individual justifications, while subcultural theories focus on group norms and values
Techniques of Neutralization
- Denial of responsibility: justifying deviant behavior by denying personal responsibility
- Denial of injury: justifying deviant behavior by denying harm or injury to others
- Condemnation of the condemners: justifying deviant behavior by condemning those who condemn one's actions
- Appeal to higher loyalties: justifying deviant behavior by appealing to higher loyalties or values
Neutralization Theory and Deviance
- Enables individuals to engage in deviant behavior while maintaining a positive self-image
- Individuals engage in deviant behavior because they are able to neutralize their actions through justifications and excuses
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Explore the feminist perspective which analyzes gender subordination, oppression, and inequalities in society. This perspective closely examines women's roles, interests, and experiences at individual and group levels using conflict theory.
