*Analyze the basic concepts and
principles of the major social science
ideas;
A. Feminism
ABSTRACTION
First, let's define Feminism in general. The global
idea of Feminism refers to the belief that men and
women deserve equality in all opportunities,
treatment, respect, and social rights
ABSTRACTION
In general, Feminists are people who try to
acknowledge social inequality based on gender and
stop it from continuing. Feminists point out that in
most cultures throughout history men have
received more opportunities than women.
ABSTRACTION
While this basic idea of Feminism seems simple
enough, there are many people who misunderstand
what the goal of Feminism is. Some people imagine
that all Feminists are angry, bitter women who only
want to subjugate men! Of course, this stereotype
offends actual Feminists.
ABSTRACTION
Why is there such a big difference between stereotype
and reality when it comes to Feminists? One of the
reasons for this discrepancy might be because there are,
in fact, lots of different, specific types of Feminism. Let’s
cover four of those types now - Radical Feminism,
Socialist Feminism, Cultural Feminism, and Liberal
Feminism.
ABSTRACTION
Why is there such a big difference between stereotype and
reality when it comes to Feminists?
Let’s cover four of those types now •
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Radical Feminism
Socialist Feminism
Cultural Feminism
Liberal Feminism/Mainstream
Let’s cover four of those typesof feminism
• Radical Feminism
It holds that the patriarchal system that
oppresses women must be completely eliminated and
that women should be free to exercise total sexual and
reproductive freedom.
Radical feminism focuses on male oppression of females
both privately and politically.
The central focus of this book is violence against women.
Socialist Feminism
is slightly less extreme but still calls for major social change.
Socialist feminism is a movement that calls for an end to
capitalism through a socialist reformation of our economy.
In short, socialist feminism focuses on economics and politics.
Socialist feminists believe that women's liberation must be
sought in conjunction with the social and economic justice of all
people.
Cultural feminism is a movement that points out how
modern society is hurt by encouraging masculine behavior,
but society would benefit by encouraging feminine behavior
instead.
cultural feminism argues that a woman’s way of looking at
the world is actually superior to men.
Cultural feminism argues that men and women do in fact
have differences but that female qualities should be valued
more in society.
Liberal feminism is an individualistic form of feminist theory, which
focuses on women's ability to maintain their equality through their own
actions and choices.
Liberal feminism advocates for women's legal and political rights.
Access to education and career opportunities must also be broadened
to benefit women.
Mainstream feminism focused on institutional reforms, which meant
reducing gender discrimination, giving women access to maledominated spaces, and promoting equality
What are the rights of women in the Philippines?
These include the Anti-Violence Against Women
and Their Children Act (Republic Act (RA) 9262),
the Anti-Rape Law (RA 8353), the Rape-Victim
Assistance and Protection Act (RA 8505), the Anti-
Sexual Harassment Law (RA 7877), the AntiTrafficking of Persons Act 2003 (RA 9208)
Key Concepts in Feminism
Gender Ideology and Inequality
• Gender ideology is a social belief that supports gender
inequality. It is a social divide that establishes perceived
roles for men and women and relegating them to
specific roles. Some gender ideologies include women
staying at home while men go to work, and women being
more delicate, emotional, and nurturing compared to
men who are more aggressive, assertive, and dominant.
Key Concepts in Feminism
Gender Ideology and Inequality
•Gender ideology is also actualized in how toys are
determined for children. Typically, action figures are
supposed to be played by boys and dolls are to be
played by girls. A boy playing with a doll is ridiculed as
being gay, while a girl playing action figures is teased as a
lesbian.
Key Concepts in Feminism
What is the first women's organization in the Philippines?
The Asociacion Femenista Filipina organized in July 1905
under the leadership of Dona Concepcion Felix (later
married to Felipe Calderon), and shortly after, Pura
Villanueva (later married to Teodoro M. Kalaw)
responded to the call to organize women nationwide by
organizing the Asociacion Femenista Ilonga
Key Concepts in Feminism
What is the name of the women's organization that
promotes equal rights in the Philippines?
The Philippine Commission on Women (formerly the
National Commission on the Role of the Filipino Women),
is a government agency run by the government of the
Philippines with the intention of promoting and
protecting the rights of the Women in the Philippines.
Importance of
Feminism
Feminism has provided Western women with
increased educational opportunities, the right to
vote, protections against workplace
discrimination, and the right to make personal
decisions about pregnancy. In some
communities, feminism has also succeeded in
challenging pervasive cultural norms about
women.
What's New : The teacher will present the topic . Let the students give their
reactions regarding the topic and share their own experiences in the real life
setting.
Follow-up questions:
1. How does Gender Ideology affect our society?
Gender ideologies have important implications for people's well-being and
quality of life, as they help to shape the division of household labor, how people
feel about the division of household labor, and how people are impacted by
conflicts between work and family.
What is the purpose of gender ideology?
“Gender ideology” is a concept adopted by a global movement to articulate
opposition to gender equality, abortion, sexual education, and LGBTQ rights in
areas such as marriage, adoption, surrogacy, and reproductive technologies.
Assessment
What I Know.. Direction:
Identification. Read the following questions carefully. Choose your answer from the
word pool below. Write your answers in a separate sheet.
_________1. It is a movement that calls for an end to capitalism through a socialist
reformation of our economy.
__________2. It argues for equal treatment of women and disapproves discrimination
based on sex.
__________3. It also argues solidarity among women and acknowledges that there are
differences in human capacities that are based on sex.
Assessment
__________4. This is a theory on the creation of gender similar to how theatrical actors
create roles identifiable to audiences.
__________5. This is an individualistic form of feminist theory, which focuses on
women's ability to maintain their equality through their own actions and choices.
__________6. It holds that the patriarchal system that oppresses women must be
completely eliminated and that women should be free to exercise total sexual and
reproductive freedom.
__________7. It refers to the belief that men and women deserve equality in all
opportunities, treatment, respect, and social rights. d relegating them to specific
roles.
Assessment
__________8. This includes attempts to describe and explain how gender systems
work, as well as a consideration of normative or ethical issues, such as whether a
society's gender arrangements are fair.
__________9. This explains how the idea of ‘sameness’ could counter intuitively be
used as an instrument of oppression rather than liberation.
__________10. It is a social belief that supports gender inequality. It is a social
divide that establishes perceived roles for men and women and relegating them
to specific roles.
Answer Key
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