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How does liberal feminists view the position of women in society? |
Sexist attitudes are socially constructed. Acknowledgement of a march of progress through policy change. |
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According to liberal feminists, how can the position of women be improved? |
Break down barrier of two spheres - instrumental and expressive roles. |
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How can liberal feminists be criticised? |
Gender differences are not biological. Over optimistic. Ignores deep seated oppressive structures. |
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How do Marxist feminists view the position of women? |
Women's subordination comes from capitalism. Cheap labour. Reproduction of the work force. |
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According to Marxist feminsts, how can the position of women be improved? |
Overthrow capitalism to prevent subordination. |
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How can Marxist feminists be criticised? |
Fails to explain subordination in non capitalist societies. If domestic labour benefits capitalism then why don't men do it? |
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What is the radical feminist view of the position of women? |
Society is patriarchal, women's biological capacity for having children makes them dependant in men. |
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According to radical feminists, how can the position of women be improved? |
Separatism. Political lesbianism. Consciousness raising. |
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How can radical feminists be criticised? |
Not all women experience the same kind of oppression. Patriarchy is a circular argument. The patriarchy is in decline. |
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What is difference feminism? |
This group of feminists believe that branches of feminism only discuss white, heterosexual, middle class women. Focus on women's issues across the world. |
