Feminist Perspectives on Equality and Power in the Family

What is the main focus of liberal feminism in relation to equality and power in the family?

• Promoting matriarchal family structures

• Creating a gender balance within the family

• Emphasizing the essential gender difference from biology

Answer explanation

According to liberal feminism, what is the basis of equality of opportunity between men and women?

• The creation of matriarchal family structures

• The ability to compete equally in both private and public areas

• The exploitation of the 'values of femininity'

What does Marxist feminism argue is the 'real cause of female oppression'?

• The biological dependency of women on men

• The patriarchal nature of society

• The cultural differences that flow from biology

According to radical feminism, what is the solution to gender inequality in the family?

• Creating a gender balance within the family

• Developing matriarchal family structures

What role does Marxist feminism see women performing in the family?

• Unpaid servants benefiting men

• Matriarchal family structures

• Paid employees creating profits for a ruling class

What does liberal feminism recognise about women's roles in the family?

• The focus on domestic and child-rearing responsibilities

• The exploitation of the 'values of femininity'

According to Marxist feminism, what will continue for as long as capitalism exists?

• The creation of matriarchal family structures

• Female exploitation inside and outside the family