Feminist Perspectives on State Power
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Which of the following states is characterized by a shift from a 'negative' view of the state to a 'positive' view of the state?

  • Welfare states
  • Social-democratic states (correct)
  • Collectivized states
  • Competition states

    • What is the primary focus of radical feminists when understanding the state?

  • Social contract theory
  • Civil society
  • Gender inequality (correct)
  • Economic context

    • What is the principle that ensures the separation of church and state in France?

  • Laïcité (correct)
  • Constitutional Secularism
  • Social Secularization
  • Theocratic Rule

    • What is the primary focus of liberal theory of citizenship?

    <p>The individual person and their liberties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries has a theocratic system of government?

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

    What is the primary focus of social-democratic states in terms of economic policies?

    <p>Equitable distribution of wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following state forms is rooted in social-contract theory?

    <p>Minimal states role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a fundamental principle of a liberal government?

    <p>Respect for mutual consent of political community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key feature of Keynesian economic policies?

    <p>Promoting full employment and growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the view of liberal feminists regarding the state?

    <p>The state is a means of redressing gender inequality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to critics, what is a limitation of liberal theory of citizenship?

    <p>It advocates for individualism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of government?

    <p>To maintain public order and facilitate collective action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between authority and power?

    <p>Power is the ability to compel obedience, while authority is the right to do so</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key similarity between Marxist and radical feminist views of state power?

    <p>They both deny that the state is an autonomous entity bent on the pursuit of its own interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of social-democratic states in terms of economic inequality?

    <p>Reducing social inequality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a unique responsibility of Ethiopian citizens?

    <p>Defending the constitution and Ethiopian territory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher is associated with the liberal theory of citizenship?

    <p>J. Stuart Mill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis of authority in politics?

    <p>An acknowledged duty to obey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following states are characterized by bringing the entirety of economic life under state control?

    <p>Collectivized states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the minimal state according to classical liberals?

    <p>To ensure individuals enjoy the widest possible realm of freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of social-democratic states in relation to the market economy?

    <p>Correcting imbalances and injustices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of liberal feminists when understanding the role of the state?

    <p>Gender inequality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the formal institutional processes of state that operate at the national level?

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

    What is a fundamental right of Ethiopian citizens?

    <p>Access to land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of social-democratic states?

    <p>Generating wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a theocratic system of government?

    <p>Establishment of a state religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a commonality between citizens and non-citizens in Ethiopia?

    <p>Respecting the laws of the country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between Marxist and radical feminist views of state power?

    <p>Marxists focus on economic inequality, while radical feminists focus on gender inequality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many approaches to citizenship are mentioned in contemporary theory?

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

    What is the primary goal of welfare states in terms of their citizens?

    <p>Promoting social well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the essential administrative wing of the state?

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

    What is the main disagreement among different political theories regarding the state?

    <p>The exact role the state should play and the proper balance between the state and civil society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two essential elements of the republican view of citizenship?

    <p>Publicity and civic virtue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a criticism of the republican conception of citizenship?

    <p>It is unrealistic in the age of globalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of multicultural citizenship?

    <p>Recognizing group rights and diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key principle of multicultural citizenship?

    <p>Differential treatment for people with different characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of the republican view of citizenship?

    <p>Emphasizing the importance of civic virtue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of the republican conception of citizenship?

    <p>It is unrealistic in the age of globalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key principle of multicultural citizenship?

    <p>Recognition of group rights is essential for equality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between the republican and multicultural views of citizenship?

    <p>The republican view emphasizes civic virtue, while the multicultural view emphasizes diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Feminist Perspectives on the State

    • Liberal feminists believe that all groups, including women, have potentially equal access to state power, which can be used impartially to promote justice and the common good.
    • Liberal feminists view the state in positive terms, seeing state intervention as a means of redressing gender inequality and enhancing the role of women.
    • Radical feminists, on the other hand, have a more critical and negative view of the state, arguing that state power reflects a deeper structure of oppression in the form of patriarchy.
    • Radical feminists believe that the state is an institution of male power, and that it is biased towards maintaining patriarchal structures.

    The Role of the State

    • There is profound disagreement about the exact role the state should play, and therefore about the proper balance between the state and civil society.
    • Different forms of state have developed, including:
      • Minimal states, which aim to ensure that individuals enjoy the widest possible realm of freedom.
      • Developmental states, which intervene with a view to bringing about broader social restructuring.
      • Social-democratic states, which aim to promote social justice and equality.
      • Collectivized states, which bring the entirety of economic life under state control.
      • Totalitarian states, which exercise total control over citizens' lives.
      • Religious states, which are founded on religious principles.

    Social-Democratic States

    • Social-democratic states intervene with a view to bringing about broader social restructuring, usually in accordance with principles such as fairness, equality, and social justice.
    • The key to understanding the social-democratic state is that there is a shift from a negative view of the state, which sees it as a necessary evil, to a positive view of the state, in which it is seen as a means of enlarging liberty and promoting justice.
    • The social-democratic state is an active participant in rectifying the imbalances and injustices of a market economy, and focuses on distributing wealth equitably.
    • The twin features of a social-democratic state are Keynesianism and social welfare.

    Government and Authority

    • The term "government" refers to the mechanism by which the state is ruled, and is characterized by the ability to make collective decisions and enforce them.
    • Government has two essential attributes: authority and legitimacy.
    • Authority refers to the ability to compel obedience, and is based on an acknowledged duty to obey rather than on coercion or manipulation.
    • Legitimacy refers to the justification and right to exercise power.

    Theories of Citizenship

    • There are four approaches to citizenship in contemporary theory: liberal, communitarian, republican, and multicultural.
    • Liberal theory of citizenship emphasizes individual liberty and rights, and sees the state as a means of protecting individual freedom.
    • Communitarian theory of citizenship emphasizes the importance of community and the common good.
    • Republican theory of citizenship emphasizes the importance of civic virtue and active participation in public affairs.
    • Multicultural theory of citizenship recognizes the diversity of citizens and aims to promote equality and respect for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, language, or immigration background.

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    This quiz explores the views of liberal and radical feminists on the role of state power in promoting gender equality and justice. Learn about their differing perspectives on state intervention and its impact on women's roles.

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