The distinction between liberal feminism and radical feminism represents a fundamental cleavage in feminist theory, rooted in divergent understandings of the origins and structures of women’s subordination, the meaning of gender equality, and the strategies for emancipation. These paradigms differ significantly in their theoretical frameworks, ideological orientations, and political strategies, particularly in how they conceptualize … Continue reading What are the key theoretical, ideological, and strategic distinctions between liberal feminism and radical feminism, and how do these paradigms diverge in their conceptualisation of patriarchy, gender equality, and the role of state and social structures in addressing women’s subordination?