Difference feminism and the family
Difference feminism (hooks, Somerville) argues that femininity and family relationships contain valuable qualities (caring, nurturing, relational skills) that shouldn't be devalued, though gender inequality must be addressed.
Real World
bell hooks argued that Black working-class women's family experiences differed fundamentally from white middle-class feminists' accounts, since many Black families relied on strong maternal networks that provided resilience against racism rather than simply oppressing women.
Exam Focus
Spell out how difference feminism critiques other feminist perspectives — markers reward internal debate within feminism.
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