SOCIOL 3O03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Heterosexism, Marxist Feminism, Feminist Theory
12 Feb 2015
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Feminist theory: feminist theory emerged out of women"s ( ) libera8on. Part of the liberal intellectual tradi8on. Shaped by social and poli8cal unrest in the west post wwii. Feminist theory: there is no single feminist theory but several. Di er in explana8ons of female"s oppression. Di er in understanding of the nature of gender. Di er in ideas about "s emancipa8on: at core is a concern for gender oppression. In every society men held in higher regard than : the feminine is denigrated rela8ve to the masculine. Have an interest in maintaining their social privilege over . O er a perspec8ve of socially disadvantaged group. Women"s lives are the focus of research. For many, the goal is to improve women"s lives: research not just about women, but also for women. Goal- capture women"s concerns and in women"s own voices. The researchers" version of reality is not privileged here.
