The Gendered View of Social Problems
The gender of a person's view on social problems in society is irrelevant. It is plausible, however, to conclude that gender is at the heart of sexuality, which is today's most contentious issue.
Feminist Theorists and Gender Justice
Adrienne Rich and Drucilla Cornell are two of the most well-known feminist theorists. They are in a great position to talk about society's skewed view of women and sexuality. They understand the plight of other women because they are female, and their desire to achieve gender justice is motivated by their own and other women's experiences, as well as the need to free women from patriarchal societies.
Male Philosophers and Subjectivity
Social activism, according to Hagen et al. (2017), is a product of one's personal experiences. There are also male philosophers like Michel Foucault and Stephen Seely who feel it is imperative to transform our perception of sexuality, but since women are the primary victims of oppressive cultures practiced by men, the insight of male philosophers on this matter is subjective.
A Common Focus on Transformative Change
The four individuals agree that cultural practices and customs need to be transformed, they all focus on a common element of surrounding sexuality. The differences in their discussions are in the depth that each of them went in exploring some of the factors surrounding sexuality. Michel explores the concept of modern sexuality while Adrienne emphasizes on the rights of women and the need for them to recognize their potential in fighting oppressive cultural practices. Stephen and Drucilla focus on the need for freedom to indulge in whatever acts are perceived as pleasurable.
The Theme of Oppression and Change
The common theme in their works is oppression which is about sexual orientation, differentiation and restrictions. Their contributions touch on same-sex relations and embracing the changing gender roles.
Reference
Hagen, W. B., Hoover, S. M., & Morrow, S. L. (2017). A grounded theory of sexual minority women and transgender individuals social justice activism. Journal of Homosexuality, 1-27.
