Radical feminism

Radical feminism believes that women are exploited by all men in society, as they are dominated by rules that purely benefit men.

Key ideas
-The family is the main source of women's oppression, and this is due to their biological traits: women have to bear children while men don't. Various methods should be introduced to lessen the pressure on women to bear children.

-By separating from men socially and sexually, gender equality can be achieved. A radical solution is needed to do this; this will likely take place in the form of a revolution.

Related sociologists
Shulamith Firestone

Laura Purdy

Germaine Greer

Evaluations
-Radical feminism does not post a solution about patriarchy that is either achievable or realistic.

-Ignores other forms of oppression due to race and social class.

-Ignores any positive relationship with men and focuses entirely on the negative relations in the family; according to radical feminism, one's father cannot be trusted.

Related theories
Feminism

Liberal feminism

Marxist feminism

Postmodern feminism