Types of feminism (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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According to post-modern feminism, how does patriarchy manifest?
According to post-modern feminism, how does patriarchy manifest?
Differently based on race, class, etc.
Who originally coined the term intersectionality?
Who originally coined the term intersectionality?
Crenshaw
What does Third Wave feminism reject?
What does Third Wave feminism reject?
Simplistic approach to feminism
What is postmodern feminism's view on state intervention?
What is postmodern feminism's view on state intervention?
Wary as policies can reinforce patriarchy
What type of governance do postmodern feminists often support?
What type of governance do postmodern feminists often support?
Decentralized forms of governance
How do postmodern feminists view identity categories like male/female?
How do postmodern feminists view identity categories like male/female?
Socially constructed
What does postmodern feminism critique about capitalism?
What does postmodern feminism critique about capitalism?
It commodifies identity aspects
According to postmodern feminism, what is gender?
According to postmodern feminism, what is gender?
A social construct that varies
Which feminist movements does postmodern feminism critique for centering white, middle-class women?
Which feminist movements does postmodern feminism critique for centering white, middle-class women?
Liberal and radical feminism
What is Judith Butler's theory of gender performativity?
What is Judith Butler's theory of gender performativity?
Gender is something one does
What does bell hooks critique about mainstream feminist movements?
What does bell hooks critique about mainstream feminist movements?
They excluded Black women's voices
What criticism is made about postmodern feminism's rejection of universal truths?
What criticism is made about postmodern feminism's rejection of universal truths?
It can lead to relativism