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

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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

Famous Feminists Sue Sharp Ann Oakley (housewife) (just like a girl) Germaine Greer (the female Eunuch) Ann Oakley (housewife) 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

Footage of the Miss world protest http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=reCX3_OAkv8

IMPACTS OF FEMINISM ON SOCIETY WORKPLACE PAY FAMILY IMPACTS OF FEMINISM ON SOCIETY EDUCATION SOCIAL POLICY

IMPACTS OF FEMINISM ON SOCIETY WORKPLACE Less sexism (nude calendars, innuendos) Better chance of promotion FAMILY Women go to work and contribute financially Have more say in family matters Stay at home dads less of a stigma LAW Equal pay act Pension age discrimination IMPACTS OF FEMINISM ON SOCIETY EDUCATION Girls are treated more equally in schools and are out achieving boys SOCIAL POLICY Maternity leave Paternity leave Family tax credits Nursery vouchers

MARXIST RADICAL LIBERAL BLACK 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