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Paper 2 Ideology · 2019 · 24 marks
To what extent do feminists disagree about the nature of the society they wish to create? (24 marks)
Non-Core Ideologies: Feminism
Mark scheme: agreement
AO1 Most feminists agree that they wish to create a society where women are free to develop without social constructs. AO2 Most feminists believe that a future society will be one where gender has little impact on one's life chances (de Beauvoir, Charlotte Perkins Gilman). [IJ] Most feminists agree that gender will become less significant in the way societies are structured, showing broad agreement about the type of society they wish to create. AO1 Most feminists want to abolish patriarchy and create a society based on equality between men and women. AO2 Many feminists recognise that the family plays a key role in a patriarchal society and seek to adapt it in a future society (Millett, Charlotte Perkins Gilman). [IJ] Different strands of feminism agree that a future society without patriarchy will embody equality between men and women. AO1 Many feminists want to create a more collectivist society. AO2 Although taking very different approaches, radical (Millett), socialist (Rowbotham) and post-modern feminists are in favour of a more collectivist society - either in terms of a shared 'sisterhood' or in terms of social class. [IJ] Most strands of feminism are in favour of a more collectivist approach to society.
Mark scheme: disagreement
AO1 Not all feminists seek to create a society where men and women are equal - difference feminists seek a society based on difference. AO2 As difference feminists do not believe in androgyny, they are in favour of a society which recognises and celebrates the differences between men and women. [IJ] The very distinct views of difference feminists show that feminists do not agree on the nature of the society they wish to create. AO1 Even feminists who seek an equal society disagree over what that society will look like. AO2 Radical feminists argue for the abolition of patriarchy; socialist feminists argue for the abolition of class distinctions and capitalism as well as women's equality; liberal feminists believe that ensuring equality in the law and equality of opportunity is sufficient. [IJ] The different strands have very different views about the type of society they wish to create. AO1 Liberal feminists argue for a society based on individualism. AO2 Liberal feminists' values are based on an individualist approach to society, whereas post-modern feminists believe that the shared cultural experiences of different groups of women helps identify a collective experience in society (hooks). [IJ] Liberal feminism's focus on individualism shows disagreements between them and other feminists on the nature of the society they wish to create.
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