npearson (condensed and paraphrased) talked about the ability to look past
andrologentric thought in relation to the topic of the feminine principle
Does this mean that we should advocate the use of the "feminine
and masculine" principles?
It would seem to me that most of history in which these terms
have been used, have been an androcentric history and
subsequently in true radical feminist form we should deny these
terms and come up with something better - my problem is I haven't
found anything better yet.
My motivation behind all this is the use of Jungian ideology to
interpret the ecofeminist movement. I am worried that the
principles of feminine and masculine are essentialist and
therefore limiting in our gendering and interpreting. I realize
that these are only principles but they are present in the social
consciousness and therfore have power.
For example using the term:
MOTHER EARTH
If the sustenance of Earth is our most important function and
If we classify the Earth as a mother,
Does it follow that women's most important function is
motherhood?
I am thinking about writing a paper around this argument.
Could any one offer me references that deal with this topic in an
academic manner? (Feel free to respond privately)
thanks
Fiona
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