Non User
Index: > A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z	Business Non User Industries Finance Tax

Home > Radical feminism

Many radical feminists believe that society forces an oppressive patriarchy on women (some masculists claim that patriarchy, amongst other things, oppresses men also) and seek to abolish this patriarchal influence, with some strands advocating replacing it with its opposite. Because of this, some observers believe that radical feminism focuses on the gender oppression of patriarchy as the first and foremost fundamental oppression that women face. However, critiques of the above view have resulted in a different perspective on radical feminism held by some which acknowledges the simultaneity or intersectionality of different types of oppression which may include, but are not limited to the following: gender, race, class, sexuality, ability, whilst still affirming the recognition of patriarchy.

Some strains of radical feminism have been compared to Marxism in that they describe a "great struggle of history" between two opposed polar forces; the struggle between the proletariat and bourgeoisie classes is said to be similar to that of "women" and "men".

See also: bell hooks, Mary Daly, Andrea Dworkin, WomynWomyn is a term used by many radical feminists to take the "man" out of the word woman''. Other spellings meant to perform the same function include "womon," "wimmin" (plural), and "womban" (see womb). Similar in spirit is the less-used term herstory in p, List of feminism topicsThis is a list of topics related to the issue of feminism, women's rights and women's liberation: All-women band Coeducation Eco-feminism Erotophobia Female superiority (or male inferiority) Feminazi Feminist censorship Feminist history in the United Stat

External links

• Liberal feminist view on radical feminism
• Academic definition
• Women's Studies

• NoStatusQuo.com Radical feminist commentary

Women Against Pornography

Men Against Pornography Article about Men Against Pornography

• International Coalition Against Trafficking in Women

• Sisterhood Is Global Institute

Feminist International Network of Resistance to Reproductive and Genetic Engineering (FINRRAGE) FINRRAGE journal listed

• This link names the groups above as radical

Politics	Business	Finance

Topics: Radical Feminism Women Men Oppression Patriarchy Gender...

---

RadicalRadical is derived from the Latin word radix which means "pertaining to the root(s)". In various fields of endeavor, it can mean: in sociology: one who advocates thoroughgoing analysis or change "at the root" in politics: can refer to (an extremist) a sup Radical feminismRadical feminism views women's oppression as a fundamental element in human society and seeks to challenge that standard by broadly rejecting standard gender roles. The traditional Radical feminist standpoint may be expressed as viewing the division in al Radical DreamersRadical Dreamers is a video game produced by Squaresoft. The game was released in Japan in 1996 through the Satellaview add-on for the Nintendo Super Famicom. Radical Dreamers is a role-playing game in which the player takes the role of Serge, a young adv Radical PartyA number of political organizations have called themselves the Radical Party or have Radical as part of their name. These include parties in France, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Argentina and Canada. The name Radical can have various meanings, diverging f Radical environmentalismSome environmentalists take the position that traditional methods of social change like political lobbying, public awareness campaigns, and the like are insufficient for achieving necessary changes in the relationship between humans and the environment. Radical FaeriesRadical Faeries are mostly gay men (but can include any self-identified "faery" of any gender or sexuality) who practice queer-themed spirituality associated with radical politics, paganism, feminism, gender liberation, and witchcraft. Harry Hay and Mitch Radical transparency Radical (Chinese character) Radical (chemistry) Radical (mathematics) Radical of an ideal Radical behaviorism Radical middle Radical center Radical Islamism