Gone are the days when societies instilled fear in women while empowering the male species. There before, societies advocated for women should never aspire to be anything but subservient. Orders like women should not participate in decision-making were made to belittle and oppress women such that achieving, promoting, or influencing society remained a nightmare (Deitzer et al., 2019). Women are believed to be determined species, ready to tackle the mantle for societal benefits. Moreover, if a woman is placed in a world full of opportunities but in return shuns the chances available, it is right to indicate that she is ‘unfree.’
It is not possible for any subservient woman who shuns opportunities to be free. This type of woman is bound by societal constitutions that violate women’s rights. Deitzer et al. (2019) indicate that every individual in the society is entitled to their own opinion, and every contribution towards societal development counts. Women should focus on bringing positive change in society through their voices and participation in development activities. Gone are the days when women could sit down, watch and listen to men make decisions concerning society (Deitzer et al., 2019). Opportunities have been granted equally, meaning both genders could utilize resources available in the best way towards a common goal. Societies must start investing and believing in women’s subversive women.
Pettit would indicate that women should be set free in terms of making significant decisions and contributing towards societal success for women can deliver leadership skills, therefore, educating them on the importance of grabbing available opportunities makes a better community. Pettit’s account would be different from Christman’s argument in that woman who shuns opportunities and is subservient indicates that they are not free and still fear the unknown.
Reference
Deitzer, J. R. Leban, L., & Copes, H. (2019). “The times have changed, the dope has changed”: Women’s cooking roles and gender performances in shake methamphetamine markets. Criminology, 57(2), 268-288.