Short Key Term Recap - Feminism, Marxism, Functionalism

The radical feminists want to achieve equality through legislation

• True

• False

The Marxist feminists consider housework as free labour that supports the capitalist system.

• True

• False

Patriarchy is where someone is proud of their country

• True

• False

Socialisation is the process where people internalise stereotypical gender roles.

• True

• False

The Equal Pay Act 1970 is an example of legislation brought in by liberal feminists in the UK

• True

• False

What is the central conflict identified by Marxism

• left vs right

• ruling vs working class

• white vs black

• nations vs other nations

What is the basis of a capitalist economy?

• welfare programs

• high taxes

• private ownership of the means of production

• a more equal and fair society

Functionalists state that society rewards people for their hard work, and people can achieve status and climb up the social scale. What is the term for this?

• Nepotism

• Meritocracy

• Favouritism

Functionalism is a micro theory

• True

• False

Functionalists view the individual as more important than the structure of society. Individuals create society.

• True

• False