Socialist Feminism: Recognizing a Monopoly of Violence - Feminism Series | Academy 4 Social Change

Socialist Feminism: Lesson Plan

Topic

Socialist feminism analyzes both economic and gender-based oppressions alongside racism, ableism, and many other types of discrimination. Socialist feminists believe that the systems which perpetuate such violence, for example, the capitalist state, cannot be just reformed; they need complete reinvention.

Possible subjects/classes Time needed

History, Civics, Philosophy, Social 40-45 minutes Studies

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Objective: What will students know/be able to do at the end of class?

Students will be able to... ● Define socialist feminism. ● Explain what sets socialist feminism apart from other types of feminist thought. ● Outline the goals of socialist feminism.

Key Concepts & Vocabulary

Socialism, Capitalism, Systems & Institutions

Materials Needed

Worksheets, computers, internet access.

Before you watch

Write on a whiteboard/big piece of paper the word “feminism”. Have students come up to the board and write some ideas about the word, regarding their own understanding of it. After the mind map is finished, give them a few minutes to read over everyone’s contributions. Have a five-minute discussion about what the

Socialist Feminism: Recognizing a Monopoly of Violence - Feminism Series | Academy 4 Social Change

word means to them.

While you watch

Answer questions one through three on the Worksheet.

After you watch/discussion questions

1. Do you agree or disagree with socialist feminism? Why? 2. Do you think the feminist movement benefits from acknowledging the different forms of oppression that women face? Why or why not? 3. How is socialist feminism different from what you were previously taught (in terms of feminist thought)?

Activity Ideas

● DIY Feminist Movement: Based on what you have learned about feminism, create a list of the different values and ideas that you would personally uphold as a feminist. For every point, give a reason why. Discuss as a class. ● Research: Complete the Worksheet and discuss everyone’s answers as a class.

Sources/places to learn more

1. Leonard, S. (2020, May 4). Socialist Feminism: What Is It and How Can It Replace Corporate ‘Girl Boss’ Feminism? https://www.teenvogue.com/story/what-is-socialist-feminism. 2. Socialist Feminism. (n.d.). https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/9781118474396.wbept095 6. 3. Holly. A Very Short Summary of Socialist Feminist Theory and Practice. https://www.oakton.edu/user/2/hgraff/WGSSummarySocialistlFeminism.ht ml.