T 10/19 Marilyn Frye, “Sexism”; Iris M. Young, “Cultural Imperialism”

Topic: How pervasive is sexual discrimination?

1. What is Frye’s first definition of sexism and why does she think it is inadequate?

2. What evidence does Frye offer in support of her claim that sex-marking tends to work to the social and economic advantage of men and to the disadvantage of women? Do you agree with her?

3. What is the final definition of sexism that Frye offers?

4. According to Young, what is the subordinant group’s experience of cultural imperialism and why is it paradoxical? How does she illustrate it using Du Bois’ concept of double consciousness?

5. How is the dominant group presented in cultural imperialism?