The Paradox of Women and the Welfare State: A Radical Feminist Approach. In light of the budget cuts and associated protests that have dominated political life in Canada through the 1990s and into the twenty-first century - and given the prominence of feminist groups in challenging these cuts - it may come as a surprise to many to find that feminists are ambivalent about the modern welfare state. This essay will argue that, from a feminist perspective, the social welfare state mirrors the conflicting attitudes and paradoxical expectations of society with regard to women. 6 pgs. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Pages: 6 Bibliography: 3 source(s) listed Filename: 3854 Women Welfare State.doc Price: 53.70