Sex vs. Gender: Key Distinction in Feminist Analysis (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What is the key distinction between sex and gender in feminist analysis?
What is the key distinction between sex and gender in feminist analysis?
Sex=biological; gender=social roles
How do socialist feminists view the purpose of gender roles?
How do socialist feminists view the purpose of gender roles?
Serve capitalism & economic dependency
Who said 'women are made not born' to show gender is a societal construct?
Who said 'women are made not born' to show gender is a societal construct?
Simone de Beauvoir
What example does Gilman use to show how gender norms are socially constructed?
What example does Gilman use to show how gender norms are socially constructed?
Pink toys for children
What term did Betty Friedan use for the myth that women are naturally suited for domestic roles?
What term did Betty Friedan use for the myth that women are naturally suited for domestic roles?
The feminine mystique
Liberal feminists believe gender roles are learned and can be what?
Liberal feminists believe gender roles are learned and can be what?
Unlearned
Radical feminists view gender as a primary tool of what system?
Radical feminists view gender as a primary tool of what system?
Patriarchy
What year did Kate Millett publish 'Sexual Politics'?
What year did Kate Millett publish 'Sexual Politics'?
1970
What distinction do postmodern feminists challenge in feminist theory?
What distinction do postmodern feminists challenge in feminist theory?
Binary distinction of sex & gender
Bell hooks argues that traditional gender roles are intertwined with what?
Bell hooks argues that traditional gender roles are intertwined with what?
Power structures
Essentialist feminists believe characteristics and roles are naturally tied to what?
Essentialist feminists believe characteristics and roles are naturally tied to what?
Biological sex
What do all feminists agree is essential for understanding gender inequality?
What do all feminists agree is essential for understanding gender inequality?
The sex and gender distinction
Which feminist slogan is associated with radical feminism?
Which feminist slogan is associated with radical feminism?
The Personal is Political