Feminist criminology, stemming from the 1970s second wave feminism, offered perspectives that reshaped modern criminology. Early feminist critique highlighted the gender blind assumptions within criminology and the need to recognize male and female experiences of crime. Contributions included theories on women’s crime, control theory, poverty’s role in crime, and a focus on intersectionality. JETPACK_AI_ERROR
Radical Feminists emphasise the patriarchal nature of some mainstream religions such as Catholicism and Islam. They argue that such religions
Feminist El Saadawi argues that neither Islam in particular or religion in general are oppressive to women, but they become so when the develop within already existing patriarchal social structures
Feminist Karen Armstrong argued that women were central to many spiritual traditions in early history. She pointed out that in
Feminist Mary Daly argued that Christianity was a set of patriarchal myths. She was heavily inspired by Simon de Beavoir.
Working definition The systematic domination of women by men in some or all of society’s spheres and institutions Origins of
This is a very brief introduction for first year A-level Sociology Students… Inequality between men and women is the most
This post summarises the differences between Liberal, Marxist, Radical and Difference (Postmodern) Feminists. It covers what they believe the causes of gender inequalities to be and what should be done to tackle these inequalities and male power in society.
Wallby’s six structures of patriarchy are paid work, household production, culture, sexuality, violence and the state.