2.3.1
Notes:code of ethics, a set of guidelines of appropriate behavior established by an organization for its members to follow (HP).
ebriefing, a follow-up review of the research, for his subjects to gain insight into the conclusions drawn from the study.
value neutrality, also known as objectivity, the effort to eliminate bias from the research (HP).
sample of convenience, a research sample based on the ease of accessibility of the research subjects.
2.5.1
The Problem
Liberal feminism contends that sex discrimination and sex-biased laws are a product of prejudice and stereotyping by society.
The Solution
Liberal feminism sees the reform of sex-biased laws as one aspect of the solution. Others include challenging sexism, improving rights, and expanding opportunities in society.
The Strategy
The range of strategies proposed by liberal feminism includes reducing gender roles, increasing education, removing discriminatory legislation, implementing laws that address sexism, and increasing resources to areas impacted by biological differences, such as childcare.
The Problem
Radical feminism argues that the root of the problem is the intersection of various types of oppression in society and men’s patriarchal control over women’s reproduction and sexuality.
The Solution
Radical feminism contends that the solution includes challenging the power structure in society, addressing the intersectionality of oppression, and liberating women from their reproductive roles.
The Strategy
The strategies proposed by radical feminism include separating the sexes, redefining private space and working relationships, challenging the oppressors, reclaiming women’s voices, and using technology to free women from the reproductive process.
The Problem
Marxist/socialist feminism believes that the root of the problem is patriarchy and capitalism’s role in society.
The Solution
Marxist/socialist feminism solutions focus on politics and economics. They contend that a solution must change the relationship between the public or production side of society and the private or reproduction side. This would include restructuring the division of labor and eliminating the separation between paid and unpaid work.
The Strategy
Marxist/socialist feminism strategies include strengthening the connection between home and workplace, establishing more autonomous women’s organizations, increasing women’s representation in politics, and working towards future political goals in what is known as prefigurative politics.
Mythbuster
Choose whether the following statement is a myth or reality:
Feminist theory is anti-male. The aim of feminist theory is to improve the lives of women at the expense of men.