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Name the three feminist perspectives on social policy. Thanks.

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The solution is concise & expounds on the following perspectives - liberalism, radicalism, and Marxism from a feminist viewpoint in relation to social policy.

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Feminist perspectives on social policy

There are three main classes of feminist theory: liberal, marxist and radical. They share a common concern with gender as a focal issue in social policy.

1. Liberal feminism emphasises the rights of women as individuals. It argues against discrimination and stereotyping, and for equality of ...

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