Love in Patriarchy: How notions of romantic love in relationships perpetuate gender inequality
As the legal equality of women and men increases, oppression penetrates more and more into the emotional level of relationships. Patriarchy skilfully uses narratives and ideologies about romantic love to maintain its power structures. This article explores how patriarchy shapes notions of romantic love and how this affects the classic heterosexual relationship. Shaping notions of romantic love From an early age, girls learn that their worth depends on male attention and romantic feelings, while boys are encouraged to seek freedom and adventure. This continues into adulthood and is reinforced by traditional fairy tales,...
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