WSTA03H3 Lecture Notes - Radical Feminism, Lesbian Feminism, Liberal Feminism
11 Mar 2014
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Tests: need to show we understand and can formulate theory. What does radical mean: radical extreme; non-traditional; revolutionary. Not just about getting access; it is about changing how things are organized/structures. Liberal - opening a door; radical - changing what is in the house/furniture. Not just about fitting in, about changing mentalities, mindset, etc. Means going down to roots of the issue. Patriarchy: social structure based on male domination. Involves economic, political, social structures (family structures: the idea that some men rule over women and over men with lower status. Preliminary discussion: main issues in the chapter: Radical feminist theory tends to focus on: challenging patriarchal thinking, freeing the female body, celebrating the feminine . Challenging patriarchal thinking: historical example: the witch craze in europe (1480 - 1750) Gendercide - women were being killed: video: the burning times. Witches - represent women"s power; has been feared for 1000s of years.
