Political Science 1020E Lecture Notes - Black Nationalism, Radical Feminism, Liberal Feminism
28 Nov 2012
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Unlike liberal feminists, radical feminists: reject capitalism, emphasize difference, fought to get women the vote, support free love with all the radical dudes . Overcoming sexist attitudes and beliefs (internal obstacles that need to be overcame) No double standards or presumed attitudes towards women. Women are subject to their own internalized harmful attitudes and false beliefs. Women should affirmed their own power and not be subordinated by men. Not as liberal feminism where it emphasized that women are the same as men, radical feminism states that women are different, in attitudes and outlooks. Male bias in setting the terms of the debate. The air we breathe: the structure and values of american society. (catherine. Women had no role in creating the rules of game. Different voices don"t match men and women (women"s voice considered less than men"s voice) Need justice as a background virtue (equality and individual rights) We need universal moral principles (consideration for others)
