Radical feminism asserts that the defining characteristic of women’s oppression is the sexist and capitalist hierarchy of societies.
The movement believes that only the eradication of our patriarchal society will give women true equality.
The radical identifies that the only way to rid society of patriarchy is to attack the causes of problems and also address the fundamental components of society that sustain them.
The ideology of radical feminists is: “A structure of power and authority based on men and that is responsible for oppression and equality, and that as long as the system and its values are in force, society will not be able to reform.” in some meaningful way. “
The feminist identified another oppression that is evident in a patriarchal society. Oppression is also based on gender identity, race and social class, perceived attractiveness, sexual orientation and ability.
The radical theory of patriarchy recognizes that the key element is a relationship of dominance and exploits others for its own benefit.
The use of this oppression is a social system that includes other methods that are incorporated to repress women and not dominate men.
In 1984 Ellen Willis wrote: “That radical feminism got sexual politics recognized as a public issue. They sparked the push to legalize abortion and were the first to demand full equality in the so-called private sphere.”
The private realm consisted of equality in sexual and emotional needs, childcare, and household chores.
Another form of radical feminism is the separatist; they do not support heterosexual relationships. They believe that sexual disparities between the sexes make it impossible to solve the main problems of society.
The separatist feminist claims that men are an obstacle to the feminist movement, since they “replicate the patriarchal dynamic.”
Marilyn Frye, writer on radical feminism, states: “Separatist feminism is the separation of various types or modes of men and of the institutions, relationships, roles and activities that are defined by men.”
“Also being dominated by men and operating for the benefit of men and the maintenance of male privilege; this separation is initiated or maintained, at will, by women.”