SOC 103 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Misogyny, Bourgeoisie, Neoliberalism
12 Dec 2015
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1970s royal commission on the status of women in canada. Acknowledgement of gender inequality in workplace, home, justice system, religious institutions, everyday life. Bio determinists argue certain bio differences inevitably lead to inequality. Bio can be affected by external environment making absolute boundaries difficult to determine. Studies show few obvious/consistent/recurring differences b/w men/women. No concrete evidence to support argument that biology alone is basis for gender inequality. Feminism: belief in social, political, economic equality of sexes and various social movements organized around the belief. Mid 19th century, first britain and later na. Privileged white women wanting to wanting to improve their life situations. Gaining equal rights for women - right to vote, etc. Developed out of other social movements around that time. Saw development of a number of theories about gender inequality. Female university attendance growth, value greater personal choice, challenging traditional family structure/expected wife/mother roles, introduction of birth control pill allowed for expanded choices regarding sexual activities/childbearing.
