Does the family oppress women?

So after that shocking lesson today, What is your opinion on the family? Do you believe it oppresses women or is the women's role part of society's functioning? Who's perspective do you most favour and why?

Why do you think the word 'feminist' is seen often as negative?

http://www.theguardian.com/politics/blog/2013/sep/27/david-cameron-caught-out-f-word-feminist
In this article, David Cameron shows his reluctance to label himself as 'feminist'. Why might this be?
What do you think of his use of the phrase "Classic male childcare."?

New edition of Sociology Review now in...

... can't take it away as it is too new, but you are welcome to read in the Humanities Area and any articles you find useful I am happy to copy.

Find articles on:

The age of the 'super-dad'.
Childhood
Concept Checklist:  The Family
Why is sociology so important?

Mr C

Feminism

What feminist theory do you think is the most relevent for Modern Britain?