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Feminism and the family (Marxist Feminists (Female subordination is the…
Feminism and the family
What is feminism?
Feminism is a conflict theory. Where Marxists believe that family serves in the interests of capitalism, for feminists in the interests of men.
Liberal feminists
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Power relations and labour division has become more equal. This has happened as a result of womens changing positions in work and legislation.
Marxist Feminists
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Benson - Wives - 'service workers' produce and socialise new workers producing profit (surplus value) for the economy.
Produce a 'reserve army of labour'- cheap, temporary workers who can be employed as and when needed.
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Radical feminists
Society is a patriarchal instition - men are the cause of female exploitation, who control them through domestic violence.
Marriage and family key focus of female oppression, where males receive sexual services and domestic labour.
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Difference feminists
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Cultural factors such as class, sexuality and ethnicity, creating differences in family experiences.
Evaluation
Strength - Marxist feminists have shown how gender roles in family may be created by capitalism rather than 'natural'.
Marxists feminists ignore day to day lives of women - might enjoy experience.
Outdated model of family
Radical feminists over exaggerate exploitation of women in the family - relationships built on love.
Ignore positive accounts where motherhood is rewarding
Liberal feminism cosy view - ethnocentric, white, middle class, professional groups.