Philosophies of Feminism

Carol P. Christ argues that all women, religious or otherwise, need a goddess figure. Explain two reasons why she thinks this.

- the goddess acknowledges the legitimacy of female power. - Goddess-centered creates positive valuation of will.

4. According to Iris Young, what is cultural imperialism, and how does it affect women?

Marking out one's group/social rep, being biased.

15. Why does Catharine MacKinnon believe pornography should not be protected under free speech laws?

Porn is not representative of a divergent or unorthodox view that should be protected, but rather of the ruling ideology. Free speech of men silences the free speech of women. (harmuful, disenpowers women, NO protection)

9. Frederick Douglass argued that men of his time should take a supportive but generally silent role in the women's rights movement. Why?

he felt that it was good for men to advocate for women's rights at the time but once it made its way to crowds he felt that men should step down and be silent supporters so the women can speak and voice what it is exactly that they would like