Questions
Non-patriarchal societies
- Are these societies more successful in achieving a balance between males and females then patriarchies are?
- Is this social organisation the ultimate perfect equilibrium that ensures men and women to co-exist peacefully?
- It seems that in societies with gender equality, it is divided largely by class and only the higher classes of women share the same rights and freedoms as the men. Why is that so?
- Many of these non-patriarchal societies have disappeared along the course of human civilisation. Does this indicate the failures of such social organisations? Does that imply that patriarchy, as enforced for so many centuries, is indeed the natural order of things since it has lasted for so long?
Oppression by males
- Why is it that after so many changes to the legal system and effort by activists, patriarchy is still able to prevail in societies where males oppress females?
- Is it natural for males to oppress females?
- Is this oppression created by the females subordinating themselves as well?
- What is the role of religion in this oppression of the females?
Stereotypes of men and women
- Are the stereotypes and social expectations of men and women today justified?
- Are these stereotypes grounded in biological function?
- How are these social expectations changing in modern day?
- Is stereotyping men and women and confining them to certain area of work detrimental to societal progress?
- How do we begin to eradicate such stereotypes?
Developed countries
- Are the developed countries grounded in values such as freedom and equality truly free for both men and women?
- Is feminism enough for the emancipation of women?
- Is feminism actually counterproductive?
- How have the roles and responsibilities of men and women changed?
- How do you think the social roles of men and women will continue to change?
- Do you think society now sexually discriminates in favour of women?