Feminism- Ideologies

Human nature for feminists - Women have biological differences but they are irrelevant. essentialism - we must take the differences into account to help women. What did betty Frieden say about imposing expectations on themselves? - women impose the role of children on themselves. The state for socialist feminists - Say that the current state oppresses women (as it does lower classes) with the patriarchy and economically. The state for liberal feminists - The state should help women through legislation (Equality acts 1970's). The state for radical feminists - Laws will not address the deep rooted patriarchy. Society for radical feminists - Patriarchy also in society (politics/ culture/ economy). Women must create a counter society. Society for liberal feminists - reform can come gradually through political action. Who is the private sphere important to? - only for radical feminists Who is the public sphere important to? - Both liberals and radicals