Harriet Martineau & Gender Conflict Theory: Crash Course Sociology #8

Today we’re exploring another branch of conflict theory: gender conflict theory, with a look at sociology’s forgotten founder, Harriet Martineau. We’ll also discuss the three waves of feminism, as well as intersectionality.

References:
Harriet Martineau: “Theoretical and Methodological Perspectives” edited by Michael R. Hill and Susan Hoecker-Drysdale. pg. 10
Charlotte Perkins Gilman: “Women and Economics” (1898)