Because gender inequality exists in non-capitalist (including pre-capitalist) societies, most feminists believe that something other than, or in addition to, capitalism accounts for gender inequality.

Gender Inequality

The social process by which people are treated differently and disadvantageously, under similar circumstances, based on gender.

Pre-capitalist

Describing economic and social systems that existed before the widespread adoption of capitalist principles.

Capitalism

An economic system based on private ownership of the means of production and the creation of goods and services for profit in competitive markets.