Sexual Equality and Socialism

Sexual Equality and Socialism In her article, "Sexual Equality and Socialism", Anne Phillips proposes a number of changes in our society necessary for sexual equality to be fully realized. Phillips draws these ideas from a collaboration of socialist and liberal theories, creating a socialist democratic critique. She does not believe that inequality between men and women can be attributed to anything "natural", rather to a failure in how our society operates. Women are given the …

…successful in trying to level the playing field. But these programs are not enough; they need to be instituted in combination with education programs for men and women on gender relations. It is important for equalization attempts to be both on the legislative and personal level, afterall, what use will legislative changes be if people's attitudes are not transformed. I think that Anne Phillips' ideas for sexual equality are attainable and should be worked towards.