An important topic is being discussed and it concerns the article of natural rights and feminism. For instance, “natural rights is defined as rights such as life, liberty, and property, with which an individual is born” (Roots of Wisdom Pg. 354). In addition, feminism is defined as the advocacy of women’s rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to their male counterpart. Indeed, there are many opinions about these topics. However, the concept of natural rights and feminism have been prevalent throughout history. In this paper I am going to discuss, and compare the different aspects of natural rights and Feminism.
Firstly natural rights are rights that people have at birth. These rights must be honored by the government, …show more content…
As stated by Locke, “To understand political power aright, and derive it from its original, we must consider what estate all men are naturally in, and this is, a state of perfect freedom to order their actions, and dispose of their possessions and persons as they think fit, within the bounds of the law of Nature, without asking leave or depending upon the will of any other man” (Roots of Wisdom Pg. 365). Consequently, Locke believed that citizen should organize to protect their natural rights, to ensure that these right are not being abused by people of power or the government. As a result, Locke developed a social contract that states that the government and its people had mutual responsibilities in protecting these rights. On the other hand, Locke believed that “living in a state may entail consent to a social contract, but if the state abuses the power entrusted to it by its citizens, they retain the right to rebel” (Roots of Wisdom Pg. …show more content…
She believed that woman’s passion is her own personal truth. Lorde believed that philosophy tries to separate thought and passion. As a result, Lorde views this as philosophy’s way of breaking one’s identity into many different pieces. A person’s identity is composed of both passion and rationale though, and Lorde’s ideas and teachings aimed to unite both passion and rationale. In fact, Lorde viewed the combination of both ideas as a way for one to evaluate herself, and expand one’s knowledge of passion and impulses. Also, Lorde believed that women in many societies are taught to view other women as a treat, competition in other words. She believes that this is a waste of energy and women should would together to improve that standing of women in society. Lorde believes that women should work together to destroy then oppressive systems that was set in place to hold women
Firstly natural rights are rights that people have at birth. These rights must be honored by the government, …show more content…
As stated by Locke, “To understand political power aright, and derive it from its original, we must consider what estate all men are naturally in, and this is, a state of perfect freedom to order their actions, and dispose of their possessions and persons as they think fit, within the bounds of the law of Nature, without asking leave or depending upon the will of any other man” (Roots of Wisdom Pg. 365). Consequently, Locke believed that citizen should organize to protect their natural rights, to ensure that these right are not being abused by people of power or the government. As a result, Locke developed a social contract that states that the government and its people had mutual responsibilities in protecting these rights. On the other hand, Locke believed that “living in a state may entail consent to a social contract, but if the state abuses the power entrusted to it by its citizens, they retain the right to rebel” (Roots of Wisdom Pg. …show more content…
She believed that woman’s passion is her own personal truth. Lorde believed that philosophy tries to separate thought and passion. As a result, Lorde views this as philosophy’s way of breaking one’s identity into many different pieces. A person’s identity is composed of both passion and rationale though, and Lorde’s ideas and teachings aimed to unite both passion and rationale. In fact, Lorde viewed the combination of both ideas as a way for one to evaluate herself, and expand one’s knowledge of passion and impulses. Also, Lorde believed that women in many societies are taught to view other women as a treat, competition in other words. She believes that this is a waste of energy and women should would together to improve that standing of women in society. Lorde believes that women should work together to destroy then oppressive systems that was set in place to hold women