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Anti-discrimination Laws

March 19, 2014 by John Amy

Go to the website www.direct.gov.uk Now investigate the following: What are the terms of the Sex Discrimination Act (1975)? What are the terms of the Equal Pay Act (1970)? What are the exceptions to these laws? How might gender equality be improved if the 2008 Equality Bill is brought into law? … [Read more...]

Sociology: Feminist Theories Book Reference: A2 Level, Page 235

Family Ideology in Practice

March 19, 2014 by John Amy

In her research on mothering, the American Jean-Anne Sutherland used focus groups to investigate levels of guilt amongst American mothers. Sutherland argues as follows: Even though opportunities for women outside the family have increased, mothers remain at the centre of the family, as primary caregivers and organisers. As a result, mothers are at risk of lower earnings, less perceived control … [Read more...]

Sociology: Feminist Theories Book Reference: A2 Level, Page 238

Evaluation of Feminist Theories

March 19, 2014 by John Amy

Read the statements below and decide which type of feminism each one best applies to. Suggest one positive and one negative evaluation of each type of feminism. This type of feminism….. emphasises the variation in women’s situation and experience exposes the exploitation within family life shows the importance of structural factors in determining women’s … [Read more...]

Sociology: Feminist Theories Book Reference: A2 Level, Page 241

Something to Think About : Feminism

March 19, 2014 by John Amy

Question 1 ‘Women and men now have equal rights; therefore we don’t need feminism any more. It’s out of date’. Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer. Question 2 ‘All women share essentially the same experience of oppression regardless of societal differences.’ Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer. Question 3 Some sociologists argue that … [Read more...]

Sociology: Feminist Theories Book Reference: A2 Level, Page 241

Feminist Theories: Answers to QuickCheck Questions

March 19, 2014 by John Amy

‘Female’ refers to biological sex, whereas ‘feminine’ refers to cultural expectations or norms governing female gender roles. The oppression of women in the family supports capitalist production by maintaining the current generation of workers and by reproducing and socialising the next generation of workers. Women also provide a cheap reserve army of labour for capitalism. They argue that … [Read more...]

Sociology: Feminist Theories Book Reference: A2 Level, Page 241

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