Radical feminism (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What do radical feminists primarily seek to politicize?
What do radical feminists primarily seek to politicize?
The private realm of society
According to Kate Millett, where is patriarchy most deeply entrenched?
According to Kate Millett, where is patriarchy most deeply entrenched?
In sexual relationships particularly
When did the second wave of feminism emerge and continue until?
When did the second wave of feminism emerge and continue until?
1960s to late 1980s
Which UK Acts aimed to tackle gender inequality in the 1970s?
Which UK Acts aimed to tackle gender inequality in the 1970s?
Equal Pay Act 1970 & Sex Discrimination 1975
What issues did Women's Liberation in the second wave focus on?
What issues did Women's Liberation in the second wave focus on?
Reproductive rights & workplace equality
What was the main criticism of the second wave of feminism?
What was the main criticism of the second wave of feminism?
Representing mainly middle-class white women
How is the private sphere defined in radical feminist theory?
How is the private sphere defined in radical feminist theory?
The realm of family life
How have men maintained dominance of the political process?
How have men maintained dominance of the political process?
By marginalizing the private sphere
Why does Kate Millett say liberal feminism is insufficient?
Why does Kate Millett say liberal feminism is insufficient?
Oppression originates from family & culture
Who coined the phrase 'the personal is political'?
Who coined the phrase 'the personal is political'?
Kate Millett
According to radical feminists, what sustains patriarchy?
According to radical feminists, what sustains patriarchy?
Cultural norms, literature & education
What type of revolution did Kate Millett call for?
What type of revolution did Kate Millett call for?
A sexual revolution
What do revolutionary feminists critique about liberal feminism?
What do revolutionary feminists critique about liberal feminism?
Focusing on legal reforms without deeper change