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Social Psychology (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134641287

Author:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Publisher:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Chapter1: Introducing Social Psychology

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In “Feminism, Marxism, Method, and the State: An Agenda for Theory”, Catharine MacKinnon attempts to apply Marxism to her stance on feminism. She highlights sexuality as a form of power, wage earning as a form of oppression, and how women are unfairly disadvantaged in the world's distribution of political and economic power. In light of this, formulate two theoretical questions that can prompt discussion and debate.

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Feminism is a subfield within sociology which focuses on equality in society irrespective of their sex, age, race, sexuality and gender. It aims at women being equally powerful and dominant as men in society. Everyone should be given equal rights and opportunities in society. Their are different theories and approach to understand feminism like liberal, Marxism, radical or socialist approach. Since our society is patriarchal in nature and men overpower women as a result, women are neglected in society and deprived of various life chances and opportunities.