Political Science · Political Theory
Which of the following theories rejected the concept of formal equality as the basis of citizenship?
AMarxist theory of citizenship
BLiberal theory of citizenship
CFeminist theory of citizenship ✓ Correct
DPluralist theory of citizenship
Correct answer: (C) Feminist theory of citizenship — The feminist theory rejected formal equality as the basis of citizenship, so the answer is the feminist theory.
Explanation
★The feminist theory rejected formal equality as the basis of citizenship, so the answer is the feminist theory.
★Feminists argue that a gender-blind, formal equality is not enough for real equality.
★Treating women and men identically ignores the different conditions of their lives.
★Women carry burdens of care and face structural disadvantages that formal equality hides.
★Genuine equal citizenship must recognise and compensate for these differences.
★This leads some feminists to call for differentiated rather than identical rights.
★Thus feminist theory moves from formal to substantive equality in citizenship.
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