Social Contract Analysis

The social contract is an intentional arrangement whereby individuals, groups, government, as well as, socialites share mutual benefits. It is defined as an individual’s political roles as well as morals in regards to the agreement that is made by such individuals in establishing a society where they reside (Lessnoff, 1990). The theory has been discussed by various philosophers and scholars such as Hobbes and Rousseau, who have indicated that social contrasts have defined the community today. The aspect of gender and social contrast is also associated with the establishment of mutual welfare, as well as, protection in the world although it has faced criticism over the recent years (Lessnoff, 1990). Feminists, as well as, race-conscious philosophers …show more content…
This is because it has been developed by people with vested interest in self-superiority while not considering the needs of others (Cherry, 1996). For instance, the sexual contrast does not provide women with equal rights with men, who make them inferior and subject to slavery by engaging in a private patriarchy marriage. Additionally, women are charged with domestic roles, which have extended into the public domains where women do not participate in public affairs. Women in prostitution have also triggered the gender imbalance because they seek protection from men thus, giving males more power than women; making men once again take control over individuals and since it is women being “taken care” of makes the matter even worse making women look weak and …show more content…
Thus, the minority African American races and the people of color are slaves of a social contrast that they did not take part in building while their superior counterparts have ignored its existence. Once again, African Americans are undermined and seen as less of a human as they are not given any part in any societal decisions or decisions on their personal lives for that matter. The white population do anything in their power to keep the African Americans from raising up in the class system and have so far succeeded as they were made slaves in history. To continue to modern times, African Americans are still treated unfairly and racism still exists. The minor parties in the contrast end up being more of slaves to the superior people, who do not even recognize the existence of the gap between the parties in both race and gender contrasts (Cherry, 1996). It has almost become a norm for African Americans being chosen to become slaves to whites and it was not recognized until later in history that this type of event is utterly and morally