“I use “equal worth” rather than equality because the latter term often assumes that men’s historical experience—whether economic, political, or sexual—is the standard to which women should aspire.” — Estelle Freedman Copy Share Image
We will ask two central questions throughout this course: 1. What difference does gender make? 2. For which women does it make a difference? Which women? — Estelle Freedman Copy Share Image
Feminism is a belief that although women and men are inherently of equal worth, most societies privilege men as a group. As a result,… — Estelle Freedman Copy Share Image
“I use “equal worth” rather than equality because the latter term often assumes that men’s historical experience—whether economic, political, or sexual—is the standard to… — Estelle Freedman Copy Share Image
