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Neoliberal feminism

A new form of feminism — neoliberal feminism — has recently been identified by several social scientists. But what is it, why is it significant and why are most sociologists highly critical of it?

You may already have come across several different types of feminism, each with its own distinct approach. Sociologists typically distinguish between the following main feminist perspectives:

Radical feminism sees patriarchy as a fundamental feature of society and believes that a radical transformation of society is necessary to end the exploitation and oppression of women.

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