Type of Document Master's Thesis Author Salvatore, Joy Alicia Author's Email Address joy.salvatore@gmail.com URN etd-05142008-093124 Title Facing the Problems of Feminism: Working Toward Resolution Degree Master of Arts Department Philosophy Advisory Committee
Advisor Name Title Andrew Jason Cohen Committee Chair Christie Hartley Committee Chair Peter Lindsay Committee Member Keywords
- Human Rights Framework
- Binary Thinking
- Oppression
- Feminist Philosophy
Date of Defense 2008-04-14 Availability unrestricted Abstract In this thesis, I demonstrate how the numerous forms of oppression are grounded in a hierarchical and binary thinking that permeates racism and sexism and that is present throughout the feminist movement. It is this biased thinking that creates further divide among diverse social groups resulting in a foundation for justifying oppressive practices. I argue that the human rights framework is the best by which to defeat this problematic thinking, fostering a collectivity among disparate people and establishing a more appropriate footing upon which to face the problems of feminism. In the end, I claim that there must be a global commitment to end oppression that begins with educating people as to the unjustified harm created by biased and binary thinking and to the effectiveness of a human rights approach in eliminating any validation of oppression.Files
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