Equality feminism and difference feminism (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Equality feminism advocates for
Equality feminism advocates for
Equal rights & opportunities for women & men
Goal of equality feminism
Goal of equality feminism
Androgynous ideal - men & women as equal partners
Difference feminism highlights
Difference feminism highlights
Differences between women & men; values them
Difference feminism seeks
Difference feminism seeks
Societal changes respecting women's unique contributions
Goal of difference feminism
Goal of difference feminism
Celebrate women's different qualities & values
Similarity between equality & difference feminism
Similarity between equality & difference feminism
Both desire a better world
Distinction between equality & difference feminism
Distinction between equality & difference feminism
They differ in goals (ends), not methods (means)
Essentialism emphasises
Essentialism emphasises
Biological differences; women recognising biological uniqueness
Mary Daly's view on women's differences
Mary Daly's view on women's differences
Women should be proud of their differences
Mary Daly rejects
Mary Daly rejects
Androgynous ideals (linked to socialist/equality feminists)
Mary Daly advocates for
Mary Daly advocates for
Women-only culture untainted by patriarchy