four perspective of feminism

Q.1(b) Feminist approaches to sociological theory have developed out of historical sites of struggle for equality. Describe the strengths and weaknesses of four (4) different feminist theoretical orientations. Sociological theory is broadly concerned with structured forms of social inequality. Therefore, sociologist generally attempt to approach human behaviour and relations in terms of the particular social setting of different social groups, classes and etc. However, feminist critics of sociology have pointed out that sociological theorists have …

…to the solutions provided by Marxist and socialist is that it may explain why capitalist exploit workers but not why men exploit women. One difference between the Marxist and the socialist is in Marxist theories of class women tend to appear insignificant. Marxists have a tenancy to sideline themselves when it comes to the struggle between capital and labour. The simple explanation they give of capitalism is good but it does not automatically explain patriarchy.