The Personal is Political: Power Dynamics in Public and Private Relationships (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes

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The Personal is Political: Power Dynamics in Public and Private Relationships
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What does 'the personal is political' mean according to feminists?

All relationships are based on power and dominance

Which feminist coined the phrase 'the personal is political'?

Kate Millett

What type of feminist is Kate Millett?

Radical feminist

Which book did Millett write exploring patriarchal power in personal relationships?

Sexual Politics

What personal issues do radical feminists see as essential to addressing patriarchy?

Domestic violence, reproductive rights

How do socialist feminists build on Millett's concept?

Examining how capitalism and patriarchy intersect

How does Millett view marriage?

As a political institution

What does Millett advocate for regarding marriage and family reform?

Revolutionary change

What did Millett argue should be abolished as part of a sexual revolution?

The nuclear family

What did Rowbotham compare marriage to?

Feudalism

What is the liberal feminist view on 'the personal is political'?

They disagree with it

What sphere do liberal feminists focus on rather than the private sphere?

The public sphere

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