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CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Gender Roles

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Which type of feminism believes that inequality for women is caused by patriarchal societies?
  1. Radical feminism
  2. Overt feminism
  3. Socialist feminism
  4. Liberal feminism
  5. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: A - Radical feminism is founded upon the belief that patriarchal societies oppress women. Radical feminists believe that women will be oppressed as long as men dominate society and that society must therefore be completely overhauled to reach equality. Liberal feminism seeks to put aside traditional definitions of men and women in order to seek equality.
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