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In what ways does feminism radically question our understanding of 'men' and 'women' and the social structures which maintain gender differences and inequalities?
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In what ways does feminism radically question our understanding of 'men' and 'women' and the social structures which maintain gender differences and inequalities? The question assumes that there are only two types of thought on this issue one, which is the feminist, and another, which all others share. It alienates the feminist thought completely right from the outset. 'Our' understanding on the subject is one which is seen as a perceptive that is socially accepted. A thought that the majority have been following shared for centuries. This notion is conveyed through the actions and laws portrayed by humans who have prescribed both males and females with what is seen as an appropriate role for them in society. Defining men or women biologically would highlight the biological factors of the differences between the sexes. The physical makeup of men and women differs therefore dissimilarity between the two is inevitable. However...
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