Sheila Rowbothom (1943-) Key Ideas (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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In what year was Sheila Rowbotham born?
In what year was Sheila Rowbotham born?
1943
During which decades did Rowbotham play a key role in developing socialist feminism?
During which decades did Rowbotham play a key role in developing socialist feminism?
1960s and 1970s
According to socialist feminists, what creates patriarchy?
According to socialist feminists, what creates patriarchy?
Capitalism
What does Rowbotham criticise liberal feminists for doing?
What does Rowbotham criticise liberal feminists for doing?
Utilizing the public sphere
What theory argues women's oppression is rooted in both capitalism and patriarchy?
What theory argues women's oppression is rooted in both capitalism and patriarchy?
Dual systems theory
How does Rowbotham describe capitalism's use of women in the workforce?
How does Rowbotham describe capitalism's use of women in the workforce?
As a flexible labour force
What does capitalism benefit from according to Rowbotham?
What does capitalism benefit from according to Rowbotham?
Women's unpaid domestic work
Which activities does Rowbotham include in women's unpaid domestic labour?
Which activities does Rowbotham include in women's unpaid domestic labour?
Caring for children
How does Rowbotham view the state in relation to patriarchy?
How does Rowbotham view the state in relation to patriarchy?
It reinforces patriarchal structures
What does Rowbotham believe about state reforms like equal pay legislation?
What does Rowbotham believe about state reforms like equal pay legislation?
Necessary but insufficient
What does Rowbotham emphasize as crucial for driving revolutionary change?
What does Rowbotham emphasize as crucial for driving revolutionary change?
Grassroots movements
What does Rowbotham call for to achieve gender equality?
What does Rowbotham call for to achieve gender equality?
Socialist restructuring of economy