But of course we ALL operate in the historically reinforced and entrenched patriarchy which makes it very difficult(if not in some situations impossible) to work within that system, as a person of whatever gender, without adopting the power structure of patriarchy. This is why systematic critiques, systematic reforms and system replacements are required, as well as aware individual reformers and actors.
So, we cite individuals acting as underlings in this patriarchy-enforcing manner without demonizing them as particularly reprehensible individual actors. As in the Mafia - bullying is a code of behavior required to be part of the Andrew Cuomo political “family”. And bullies expect to get what they want from men and women by power, not rational or gentle persuasion.
But of course we ALL operate in the historically reinforced and entrenched patriarchy which makes it very difficult(if not in some situations impossible) to work within that system, as a person of whatever gender, without adopting the power structure of patriarchy. This is why systematic critiques, systematic reforms and system replacements are required, as well as aware individual reformers and actors.
That is so astute, Fritz.
So, we cite individuals acting as underlings in this patriarchy-enforcing manner without demonizing them as particularly reprehensible individual actors. As in the Mafia - bullying is a code of behavior required to be part of the Andrew Cuomo political “family”. And bullies expect to get what they want from men and women by power, not rational or gentle persuasion.
Here, here. So spot on