liberal feminists
- Created by: Arnieparnie
- Created on: 07-01-19 20:51
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- Liberal feminists
- Regarded as the initial or first wave of feminism
- Primary goals: campaigning for equal treatment and respect for women
- for them to be viewed as unique and equal individuals in the same way as men
- Early male liberals, including Mill took the view that women weren't a breed apart to be treated differently from men
- Men who hold sexist are seen as misguided and narrow minded but capable of 'reform' once they are educated and enlightened about female potential and capabilities
- Such an approach isn't revolutionary as it doesn't seek to overthrow existing structures in society
- Liberal feminists have focused on campaigns such as securing votes for women, equal pay in the workplace and better access to childcare facilities
- A radical feminist views structures in society as fundamentally patriarchal,
- while liberal feminists wouldn't but instead would adapt them in a way that would enable women to play a full and equal role in society
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