Kate Millett (1934-2017) Key Ideas (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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In which year was Kate Millett's book 'Sexual Politics' published?
In which year was Kate Millett's book 'Sexual Politics' published?
1970
What type of feminist is Kate Millett considered to be?
What type of feminist is Kate Millett considered to be?
Radical feminist
How did Millett believe the family maintains patriarchy?
How did Millett believe the family maintains patriarchy?
By socialising children into gender roles
What did Millett argue marriage perpetuates for women?
What did Millett argue marriage perpetuates for women?
Economic dependence on men
According to Millett, where is women's sexuality controlled and regulated?
According to Millett, where is women's sexuality controlled and regulated?
In the family
How did Millett define patriarchy?
How did Millett define patriarchy?
A social system of male dominance
What did Millett say patriarchy shapes in society?
What did Millett say patriarchy shapes in society?
All aspects of society
What type of revolution did Millett argue for?
What type of revolution did Millett argue for?
A cultural revolution
What must the sexual revolution include according to Millett?
What must the sexual revolution include according to Millett?
Dismantling the traditional family
What alternative family structures did Millett support?
What alternative family structures did Millett support?
Communal living & non-monogamy
How did Millett view the state?
How did Millett view the state?
As a key enforcer of patriarchy
What did Millett reject about gender roles?
What did Millett reject about gender roles?
That they are biologically determined