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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.
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.
True (A)
True or false: Interpersonal power in male-dominated societies refers to the various ways that female labor is exploited within the family group.
True or false: Interpersonal power in male-dominated societies refers to the various ways that female labor is exploited within the family group.
True (A)
True or false: Cultural power in male-dominated societies focuses on how women dominate the highest levels of economic, political, and cultural institutions.
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.
True or false: Liberal feminism sees sexual discrimination as the key form of control in understanding a male-dominated social order.
True or false: Marxist feminism emphasizes class inequality as the context in which female oppression, exploitation, and discrimination occur.
True or false: Marxist feminism emphasizes class inequality as the context in which female oppression, exploitation, and discrimination occur.
Flashcards
Patriarchal Societies (Feminist View)
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)
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 Focus
Liberal feminism identifies sexual discrimination as a primary mechanism of control perpetuating male dominance in society.
Marxist Feminism Emphasis
Marxist Feminism Emphasis
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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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