1. Feminism

2. 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

3. What do the pictures seem to show?

4. 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

5. KEY WORDS DOMINATION PATRIARCHY GENDER ROLES EXPLOITATION
MARXIST FEMINISM
LIBERAL FEMINISM
RADICAL FEMINISM
SYMMETRICAL RELATIONSHIP

6. 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)

7. 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

8. Footage of the Miss world protest

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

10. 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

11. 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