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This piece by @ChristiaMercer8 may feel heavy to some, but wow is it powerful on the origins of sexism and misogyny we live with daily.
The Philosophical Origins of Patriarchy via @thenation thenation.com/article/patria…
The Philosophical Origins of Patriarchy via @thenation thenation.com/article/patria…
@christiamercer8 writes: "I find some comfort in understanding how these sexist attitudes arose, how they maintained themselves, and how utterly contingent they are."
After you read this, you will also. She reminds us that knowledge is power.
After you read this, you will also. She reminds us that knowledge is power.
"If patriarchy is the system by means of which men control women....then misogyny is 'the system that polices and enforces' patriarchy’s 'governing norms and expectations'.”
What did I tell you?
Read this:
thenation.com/article/patria… …
What did I tell you?
Read this:
thenation.com/article/patria… …
