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Feminism
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
We are learning about We will do this by
•Define the term patriarchy•Name 4 types of feminism and outline their key beliefs•State the impact of feminism on a number of areas of life
What do the pictures seem to show?
WHO DOES WHAT IN YOUR HOME (MALE OR FEMALE OR BOTH)
• COOKING• HOUSEWORK• WASHING UP• PUTTING OUT
RUBBISH• PAYS THE BILLS• MAIN
BREADWINNER• WASHING THE CAR• LAUNDRY• PLANS DAY TRIPS• PLANS HOLIDAYS
KEY WORDS
• DOMINATION• PATRIARCHY• GENDER ROLES• EXPLOITATION• MARXIST FEMINISM• LIBERAL FEMINISM• RADICAL FEMINISM• SYMMETRICAL RELATIONSHIP
Sociology
Structural Theory Action Theory
Consensus Conflict
Functionalism Marxism Feminism
Symbolic interactionism
(Interpretivism)
Theory can be said to be like looking at society through different lenses – each give it a different perspective or appearance. http://www.youtube
.com/watch?v=v48kAslT-cY&feature=fvsr
Famous Feminists
Sue Sharp(just like a girl)
Ann Oakley (housewife)
Germaine Greer (the female Eunuch)
Simone de – Beauvior (the second sex)
IN BRIEF
• Women suffer the injustices in society because of their gender
• Women need to fight for their rights and free themselves from patriarchy
• Patriarchy exists in the family, work place, government and throughout society
• The family is an institution that benefits men• Women are vulnerable because of childbirth and
men exploit this fact and reinforce dependency
HISTORY OF FEMINISM
• 1ST WAVE– Suffragettes wanted the right to vote– 1918 rights given to women over 30– 1928 equal right given at 21yrs
• 2nd WAVE– 1960s concentrated on equal rights in
the workplace– 1961 free contraception– 1970 equal pay act– 2008 women's pay still averaged
2/3rds of men's which decreased after 40yrs.
Footage of the Miss world protest
• http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=reCX3_OAkv8
IMPACTS OF FEMINISM ON
SOCIETY
PAY
WORKPLACE
FAMILY
EDUCATIONSOCIAL POLICY
IMPACTS OF FEMINISM ON
SOCIETY
FAMILYWomen go to work
and contribute financiallyHave more say in
family mattersStay at home dads
less of a stigma
WORKPLACELess sexism
(nude calendars, innuendos)Better chance of promotion LAW
Equal pay actPension age
discrimination
EDUCATIONGirls are treated more
equally in schools and are out achieving
boys
SOCIAL POLICYMaternity leavePaternity leave
Family tax creditsNursery vouchers
DIVISIONS OF FEMINISMMARXIST •Combines key concepts of patriarchy with Marxism
•Women’s oppression is a symptom of a more fundamental form of oppression – CAPITALISM
•Role of women in the family serves the interests of the economy and the ruling class
RADICAL•Society is patriarchal and biased towards men
•Do not think lobbying will bring equality
•Men use aggression to control women and thus maintain their dominant position
•Highlights dark side of family life
LIBERAL•Equality can be brought about through legal reform
•Men need to be educated of women’s potential
•Advocate changing the system from within (lobbying and protesting)
BLACK •Argue that ‘white feminists’ have ignored position of black women
•Black women face dual oppression due to racism in white society and patriarchy
•Ignores similarities between different ethnic groups
Who says what?
RADICAL
FEMINISTS
MARXIST
FEMINISTS
BLACK
FEMINISTS
LIBERAL
FEMINISTS
Group workGroup work
• Complete a sheet outlining the key concepts for 1 type of feminism – Marxists feminism– Radical feminism– Liberal feminism– Black feminism
• Outline what they advocate• Identify at least one feminist in that division• Evaluate• Create A brief 5 min PRESENTATION to the class
HOMEWORK
• Homework
Do an audit at home of who does what and for how long (this is called a time and motion study)
QUICK RECAP
1. What makes women vulnerable according to feminists?
2. In what way is sociology bias against women?
3. What is meant by patriarchy?4. How are male/female roles influenced and
reinforced in society5. Name the 4 types of feminism
Overall view of feminist beliefs
Men have exploited women for a long time, they call this matriarchy
The level of exploitation reflects the economic organization of the time
Patriarchy exists in the family, the work place, the government and throughout society
Men cant exploit women because childbirth makes women powerful (even more so today with birth control)
There are more fair ways to share wealth and workload Men are aware of this but choose exploitation.
The fact that men are physically stronger than women is just an exaggeration of gender role socialization
Overall view of feminist beliefs
Men have exploited women for a long time, they call this matriarchy F (Patriarchy)
The level of exploitation reflects the economic organization of the time
T
Patriarchy exists in the family, the work place, the government and throughout society
T
Men cant exploit women because childbirth makes women powerful (even more so today with birth control) Fchildbirth
makes women vulnerable
There are more fair ways to share wealth and workload Men are aware of this but choose exploitation. TThe fact that men are physically stronger than women is just an exaggeration of gender role socialization T
MARXIST FEMINISM
• See the family is a negative and critical way• Women’s oppression is capitalism• Capitalists exploit the working class and women
contribute by– Looking after the men by satisfying their physical,
sexual and emotional needs
– Beneston (72) women are slaves of wage slaves
– Give birth to the next generation of workers
– Women are the ‘reserve army of labour’
BLACK FEMINISM
• Critical of other feminists because white feminists are ignoring the ethical differences by grouping them all together
• Afro Caribbean are more likely to be single parents
• Asian women experience more patriarch and do more housework and childcare than white.– Arranged marriages– Religious and cultural responsibilities
RADICAL FEMINISM
• Negative view of the family
• Men benefit more than women and do very little housework and childcare.
• See marriage as a type of prison and violence is used if men don’t get their way
• Support diversity (single, gay, divorce etc)
LIBERAL FEMINISM
• Optimistic view of the family
• Focus on increased equality that exists
• Many couples today see relationship on equal terms
• Man has found his feminine side and takes a more active role in the housework and childcare.
PAIR -Mini Mind mapping The feminist view of the
family
Who says what?
RADICAL
FEMINISTS
MARXIST
FEMINISTS
BLACK
FEMINISTS
LIBERAL
FEMINISTS
Marriage is the theft of women’s labour
Marriage gives men property rights over women
All women are being grouped together
Fathers should also have right to a close relationship with their children
Divorce allows women to escape a violent marriage
Women ‘service’ men like a car going to a garage
dual oppression is due to racism in a white society and patriarchy
Many couples have equal partnership
Men do very little housework and childcare compared to women
Women are useful if there are plenty of jobs to fill but when there is not they are sent back to be housewives
Challenging each other just weakens the message
Man is in touch with his feminine side
EVALUATION OF FEMINISM• They all criticise and challenge each other which
weakens their overall message• Views are dated as there is now equal pay and
equal job opportunities• Most women do not see men as the enemy and
want to be with them and get married and have children
• NR argues that equality is not always a good thing, working mothers have to juggle time with home and children and are doing more now than being ‘just a housewife’
KEY FEMINISTS
RADICALAnn Oakley
Kate Millet
Andrea Dworkin
Shuluasmith
MARXIST
Juliette Mitchell
Nancy Chodrow
Bea Campbell
LIBERAL
Sue Sharpe
Rosalind Delmar
BLACK