Feminism

Suffragettes
Patriarchy male dominated society
Matriarchy women dominated

Key words
Domination, gender roles, exploitation (marx), Marxist feminism,
liberal feminism, radical feminism (man-haters), symmetrical
relationship equality.
Sociology structural theory consensus FUNCTIONALISM conflict
MARXISM & FEMINISM
- Action theory (interpretism) symbolic interactionism
Theory like look at society through different lenses each giving a
different perspective or appearance
Famous
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feminists and their writings

Germaine Greer (the female Eunuch)
Simone de Beaviour (the second sex)
Ann Oakely (housewife)
Sue Sharp (just like a girl)

In brief
- Women suffer the injustices of 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 male dominance
- The family is an institution that benefits men
- Women are vulnerable because of childbirth and men exploit this
fact and reinforce dependency
History
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1st Wave suffragettes want vote, 1918 over 30s can vote,
1928 21 can vote
2nd wave 1960s
Equal rights in the workplace
1961 free contraception
1970 equal pay act
2008 womans pay still averaged 2/3rds of mens
which decreased after 40 years (becomes more
balanced)