WS 3050 Feminist Theories
Radical Feminist Paper Topic

Select one of the following question and compose an answer of at least 6 type-written, double-spaced pages:

1) Compose a radical feminist critique of the work of either Harriet Taylor Mill or John Stuart Mill. In writing this critique, be sure you have a direct thesis statement that clearly sets out the major elements of your critique.

2) What is the primary cause of women’s oppression, patriarchy or a legal/political system that denies women rights and access to the public sphere?

3) What should marriage look like, institutionally, socially, sexually, etc.? In answering this question, in addition to presenting your answer to this question, be sure to address how both radical and liberal feminists might answer this question. Is either correct, do you think? Why are either/both wrong (if you think that they are)?

In answering either of the above three question be sure you draw on both the radical feminist and liberal feminist material you have read for this class.