A Historical Examination of Philosophical Foundations of Feminism

Ajay Kumar Pandey

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.68635

A Historical Examination of Philosophical Foundations of Feminism

Author(s)	Ajay Kumar Pandey
Country	India
Abstract	Since the beginning of human civilization, our lives have been greatly shaped by a certain code of conduct and ideals set by society. The principle of the division of labor is followed in every society, assigning roles to individuals based on their capabilities and mental dispositions. Paradoxically, it has been observed that women were deprived of their rights due to social conditioning, and their roles were confined to household chores only. This can be attributed to biased perceptions and entrenched social prejudices that support the notion that women are less capable than men and are not fit to participate in the socio-economic and political systems. It was a great hurdle on the part of women to reach their highest potential as they remained bound by societal constraints for a long period, suppressing their freedom and excluding them from substantial roles in the management of political affairs. Political thought, as a subject, lays the foundation of ideas that describe the relationship between individuals and the state. We will find many narratives regarding women in the discourses of Political Philosophers at different stages of history. Against this backdrop, it becomes imperative to shed light on how their ideas have shaped our thoughts processes over years. Analyzing the multitude of their thoughts will significantly contribute to our understanding of the concept of feminism, which has become a highly important topic in current academic discourse. In the contemporary period, feminists worldwide advocate for greater freedom and equality for women in every sphere of life. Hence, there is a need for a sincere effort to comprehend how prominent Western political philosophers have articulated their ideas on feminism from multifaceted angles.
Keywords	Key words: Civilization, Division of Labour, Gender Equality, Feminism etc.
Field	Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024
Published On	2024-12-10
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.68635

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