Feminism Theory

1. Feminist Theory

2. "Feminism is the radical notion that women
are people."
-Rebecca West
- which means it is a commitment to
achieving
the equality of the sexes.

3. What is Feminist Theory?What is Feminist Theory?
“There is a need to address radically
the additional layers of
discrimination women experience
because of class, race, sexuality,
disability, and age, and also the
heightened impact on women and
children of war, poverty and
environmental degradation.

4. Kinds of Feminism
• Liberal Feminism
• Radical Feminism
• Socialist Feminism
• Post-Modern Feminism

5. Liberal Feminism
This is the variety of feminism
that works within the structure of
mainstream society to integrate
women into that structure. Its roots
stretch back to the social contract
theory of government instituted by
the American Revolution.

6. Socialist Feminism
• Put emphasis in democratic and
egalitarian aspects of socialism
• Gender inequality in societal
expectations
• Promote equal opportunity for
women
• Criticize gender-based division of
labour

7. Radical Feminism
• Change the system of male dominance
• Patriarch Family- Father-centered family
• Eradicate male supremacy

8. Post-Modern Feminism
Post-Modern Feminists argue that:
•Knowledge were constructed from “males”
viewpoint.
•Metanarrative of men should be rejected
•Support Individualism