Oppression vs Inequality
I am not bringing in any original twists, we've heard it all before: the argument against women's oppression. Many discuss the problems from and resulting to women's inequalities in society. The significant difference between oppression and inequality are clear, but both feed off one another for a heightened impact. Radical Feminists claim women to be oppressed. Liberal Feminists say it is merely a case of inequality. But what is the difference? And which side is right? And why should it matter whether women are burdened with inequality or oppression if we all know women are treated like crap anyway? Liberal Feminism strives for Equality, it does this through reasoned, intellectually based ideas. They see power as a resource, a resource that has been re-distributed unequally. Radicals give emotional and political statements, for a bigger change: social change. They are not interested in fancy arguments, they are too busy with standing against the degradation of women. Un...