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Examine the contributions of feminist sociologists to the study of family life. What Is Feminism?  

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Sociology Essay. Examine the contributions of feminist sociologists to the study of family life. What Is Feminism? "In my heart, I think a woman has two choices: either she's a feminist or a masochist." - Gloria Steinem There are three types of feminism - Marxist, Radical and Liberal. All feminists believe in gender socialization, although they all blame different groups of people for women being treated the way they do. Marxist feminists blame society or capitalism, radical feminists blame men, and liberal feminists blame nobody; they just want equal opportunities for women. Marxist Feminists. "We still live in a world in which a significant fraction of people, including women, believe that a woman belongs and wants to belong exclusively in the home." - Rosalyn Sussman Marxist feminists believe that women are oppressed by society and are being used to help capitalism. Capitalism is a system that helps the rich people stay rich, and the poor people stay...

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