Question

based on book "feminism is for everybody"

1.define reformist feminism, revolutionary feminism and feminism

2.define sisterhook

3.define consciousness raising

4.define Patriarchy

5.define internalized sexism

6.define Racism

7.define masculinity

8.define patriarchal violence

Answer 1

1. To put in simple words Feminism is a movement to end sexism, sexist exploitation and oppression. Reformist Feminism or Liberal Feminism is an individualistic form of feminism theory which primarily focuses on women’s ability to show and maintain their equality through their own actions and choices. Revolutionary Feminism is a product of British School of feminism. The concept of Revolutionary Feminism was first introduced by Sheila Jeffreys. The aims of revolutionary feminism include overturning current political and economic systems and instituting systems entirely free of hierarchy. The goal of revolutionary feminism is a world where everyone is truly treated as equals.
2. Conscious rising is also known as awareness raising. It is a form of feminist activism which was gained popularity in America during late 1960’s. It often takes the form of a group of people attempting to focus the attention of a wider group of people on some cause or condition.
3. Patriarchy is a form of social system in which the father or the eldest male is the head of the family and descent is reckoned through the male line.
4. The term Internalized Sexism refers to the form of sexism that occurs on an individual level. Internalized sexism is occurred when an individual enacts sexist actions and attitudes towards themselves and people of their own sex.
5. Racism is a concept and belief that is based on superiority of one race over another, which often results in discrimination and prejudice towards people based on their race or ethnicity.
6. The Term Masculinity is defined as the set of attributes, behaviours and roles associated withboys and men.