Source of oppression â Class relation under Capitalist economy
Humans are not just producers of goods
Exploitative arrangement
E.g. in family. Unpaid, invisible
Focus on social inequality
Cultural materialism : Role of media
Stand point theory
Relations on ruling
Controlling women
Ideal body, ideal wife.
Male dominated society ignores the womenâs world
Womenâs duties seen as natural parts of society not as an addition to culture.
Asking questions from a femaleâs perspective
Issue to adapt to the view of the dominant group
It creates oppression and leads marginalized group feeling alienated from their âtrueâ selves.
Other thinkers: Clara Zetkin, Emma Goldman, Donna Haraway, Silvia Federici, Selma James, Sheila Row Botham, Sylvia Walby, etc.
Global solidarity
Safety net of education, health care, etc.
Awareness and visibility
Reduce social inequalities based on sexuality, reproduction, etc.
Aim to work with men to achieve a level playing field for both genders.
Q.1. Which feminist theory is characterized by the belief that patriarchy is the major and universal cause of womenâs oppression?
(A) Socialist Feminism
(B) Liberal Feminism
(C) Cultural Feminism
(D) Radical Feminism
Ans. D
Q.2. Which feminist thought suggest that gender equality can be realized by eliminating the cultural notion of gender?
(A) Post-modern Feminism
(B) Radical Feminism
(C) Neo-classical Feminism
(D) Socialist Feminism
Answer: (B)
Q.3. Women are highly concentrated in low paying jobs ____ this exemplifies
(A) Matriarchy
(B) Sexual Harassment
(C) Feminization of Poverty
(D) Institutional Sexism
Answer: (D)
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-Manishika