Martha Nussbaum develops a theory based on capabilities to achieve a life full of dignity in Women and cultural universals. The capabilities she selects are meant to direct politics away from being used for survival and move it to achieve full human function where each individual flourish. She states “We want to describe a life in which the dignity of human being is not violated by hunger or fear or absence of opportunity.” (women and cultural universals, page 40). Because of the traditions set on women around the world, women are falling behind men politically, socially and. They are unable to achieve the same level of equality and freedom that men enjoy in a society that looks to tradition to justify women’s unequal treatment (Nussbaum, page
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Mill believes that the deprivation of liberty and equality for those in the minority. His accurate criticism is seen in the treatment of women. He believes that majority tyranny suppresses freedom and growth. We see that around the world women are not seen as the majority tranny so their voices are suppressed. Rules, Laws and regulations are created without considering their voices and perspective. When we have a big government, they become over baring and become the majority tyranny. Liberty comes only from limiting the power that is exercised by society over the individual. When the will of the majority grows, they are able to impose their will onto the minority. Mill permits imposing liberty in very few circumstances fearing that it will create a majority …show more content…
Nussbaum argues that someone who’s emotional capabilities are not met, will not achieve a fulfilled life. This include senses, emotions and practical reason. Practical reason per the theory is the ability to “use speech and thought according to their own conscious.” Pg 44. Mill would argue that the use of speech and thought is the way we find the truth. If we do not have the freedom to express our thoughts, we are limiting the narrative and taking pieces out of the whole story. He believes that we find truth by listening to all sides and looking in the middle to find the truth. If women around the world are unable to vote, to voice an opinion and conversely erase their narrative, as a society we are unable to find the
Mill believes that the deprivation of liberty and equality for those in the minority. His accurate criticism is seen in the treatment of women. He believes that majority tyranny suppresses freedom and growth. We see that around the world women are not seen as the majority tranny so their voices are suppressed. Rules, Laws and regulations are created without considering their voices and perspective. When we have a big government, they become over baring and become the majority tyranny. Liberty comes only from limiting the power that is exercised by society over the individual. When the will of the majority grows, they are able to impose their will onto the minority. Mill permits imposing liberty in very few circumstances fearing that it will create a majority …show more content…
Nussbaum argues that someone who’s emotional capabilities are not met, will not achieve a fulfilled life. This include senses, emotions and practical reason. Practical reason per the theory is the ability to “use speech and thought according to their own conscious.” Pg 44. Mill would argue that the use of speech and thought is the way we find the truth. If we do not have the freedom to express our thoughts, we are limiting the narrative and taking pieces out of the whole story. He believes that we find truth by listening to all sides and looking in the middle to find the truth. If women around the world are unable to vote, to voice an opinion and conversely erase their narrative, as a society we are unable to find the