Familiar Exploitation

Familiar Exploitation

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will be able to understand the feminist perspective on the role of the family in maintaining patriarchal society. At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify how women’s labour is exploited within the family according to Delphy and Leonard. At the end of the lesson you will be able to discuss the economic system within the family that benefits men at the expense of women.

What do you already know about the feminist perspective on the role of the family in maintaining patriarchal society?

Feminist Perspective on Family and Patriarchy

Delphy and Leonard's analysis posits that men primarily benefit from the exploitation of women's labour in the family, perpetuating a patriarchal society.

Exploitation of Women’s Labour in the Family

Women’s work, both inside and outside the home, is appropriated by men, leading to unequal sharing of domestic tasks.

Economic System of the Family Favoring Men

The family operates as an economic system where women’s work is exploited for the benefit of men.

Appropriation of Women's Work within the Family

Men benefit from the appropriation of women's work, perpetuating a system of unequal distribution of labor and resources within the family.

Definition List

Patriarchy: A social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property. Economic system of the family: A set of labour relations within the family where the work performed by women is exploited for the benefit of men. Exploitation of labour: The act of using someone’s work unfairly for one’s own benefit, especially in a way that does not compensate the worker adequately.

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