Feminist Theory Quiz

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True or false: Feminist theory believes that contemporary societies are patriarchal to some degree, where the interests of men are considered more important than those of women.

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True or false: Interpersonal power in male-dominated societies refers to the various ways that female labor is exploited within the family group.

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True or false: Cultural power in male-dominated societies focuses on how women dominate the highest levels of economic, political, and cultural institutions.

False (B)

True or false: Liberal feminism sees sexual discrimination as the key form of control in understanding a male-dominated social order.

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True or false: Marxist feminism emphasizes class inequality as the context in which female oppression, exploitation, and discrimination occur.

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Patriarchal Societies (Feminist View)

Feminist theory posits that modern societies are largely patriarchal. This means that men's interests are often prioritized over women's.

Interpersonal Power (Male-Dominated Societies)

In male-dominated societies, interpersonal power dynamics can lead to the exploitation of female labor within the family unit.

Liberal Feminism Focus

Liberal feminism identifies sexual discrimination as a primary mechanism of control perpetuating male dominance in society.

Marxist Feminism Emphasis

Marxist feminism views class inequality as the fundamental context in which women experience oppression, exploitation, and discrimination.

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Study Notes

Key Concepts in Feminist Theory

  • Contemporary societies are considered patriarchal to some degree, meaning the interests of men are considered more important than those of women.

Types of Power in Male-Dominated Societies

  • Interpersonal power refers to the various ways that female labor is exploited within the family group.
  • Cultural power focuses on how men dominate the highest levels of economic, political, and cultural institutions.

Key Forms of Control in Feminist Theories

  • Liberal feminism sees sexual discrimination as the key form of control in understanding a male-dominated social order.
  • Marxist feminism emphasizes class inequality as the context in which female oppression, exploitation, and discrimination occur.

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