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 neglected gender

as a central principle of social differentiation.

Feminist sociologist argue that most sociological theory is

characterised by a 'malestream' view of the social world in which women are

either overlooked altogether or discussed as if they were identical to men.

The concept used most frequently to capture structured power relations

between the sexes is 'patriarchy'.......

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