The Personal is Political: Power Dynamics in Public and Private Relationships (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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'The personal is political' meaning
'The personal is political' meaning
All men-women relationships based on power & dominance; reflects patriarchy
Coined 'the personal is political'
Coined 'the personal is political'
Kate Millett, radical feminist
Millett's key book on patriarchal power
Millett's key book on patriarchal power
'Sexual Politics'
Spheres Millett says are interconnected
Spheres Millett says are interconnected
Private (domestic, sexual, family) & public/political
Socialist feminism's dual critique
Socialist feminism's dual critique
Capitalism & patriarchy intersect to oppress women
What 'personal is political' encourages
What 'personal is political' encourages
Collective action among women
Millett's view of traditional family
Millett's view of traditional family
Fundamental unit of patriarchy w/ male dominance
How Millett views marriage
How Millett views marriage
Political institution reinforcing gender inequality
Traditional marriage roles Millett critiques
Traditional marriage roles Millett critiques
Men as breadwinners, women as homemakers
Millett advocates reform or revolution
Millett advocates reform or revolution
Revolutionary change, not just reform
Millett's proposal for nuclear family
Millett's proposal for nuclear family
Should be abolished via sexual revolution
Rowbotham compared marriage to
Rowbotham compared marriage to
Feudalism; women as feudal serfs
Liberal feminists' view on private sphere
Liberal feminists' view on private sphere
Should stay in home; focus on public sphere instead
Liberal feminist focus area (not private)
Liberal feminist focus area (not private)
Public sphere e.g. Gender Pay Gap