Thursday 7 July 2011

A simple lesson in gender

What are generally understood to be "feminine" characteristics are those resulting from submission to paternalism (the nice face of patriarchy) and the need to knuckle down under harsh patriarchy

Take away the force of patriarchal repression and "feminine" characteristics will also not appear in the same light. Women will no longer be mild, deferential and resigned.
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