Feminist Theory Matching Solution

This question requires matching four key feminist theories from List – I with their core ideas presented in List – II.

Matching Process

We analyze each theory and its corresponding idea:

• Liberal Feminism (a): This perspective focuses on achieving gender equality by reforming laws and policies to remove discrimination and barriers. It aligns with the idea that 'Equality of women can be achieved by removing legal and other obstacles'. Thus, a-iii.
• Feminist Post Structuralism (c): Stemming from post-structuralist thought, this approach emphasizes how power relations are constructed and maintained through language and knowledge systems. It matches the idea of 'Understanding of reality of power relations through knowledge and language'. Thus, c-i.
• Postcolonial Feminism (d): This theory critiques Western feminist assumptions and highlights the diverse experiences of women shaped by colonialism and cultural contexts. It aligns with the idea that 'Understanding of women's subordination can be made within their own cultural context rather than through universal understanding of women's needs'. Thus, d-ii.
• Feminist Social Constructivism (b): While less direct, this aligns with understanding how gendered power structures (socially constructed) influence broader political landscapes, including global politics. This corresponds to 'Understanding of the process whereby ideas about gender influence global politics and politics shape ideas about gender'. Thus, b-iv.

Correct Match Summary

Based on the analysis, the correct matching is:

• a - iii
• b - iv
• c - i
• d - ii

This corresponds to Option 1.