Abstract
The twofold aims of this article can be described in a positive
and negative way. On a positive level, the author endeavors to state John
Stuart Mill’s position regarding the status of women as a liberal feminist,
who advocated equality among male and female members within human
societies. He rejected the idea that male members are biologically and
legally superior to females, therefore; females must be treated as their
domestic and legal subordinates. Mill also negates that majority is always
right in presenting norms and regulations. Mill summarizes that without
implementation of the perfect equality principle, society cannot progress. On
the other hand, the article highlights negative aspects such as inconsistencies
and circular reasoning in his thought along with the evaluation of different
criticisms by some thinkers on his views. The article gives a glimpse of the
historical background for the development of Mill’s liberal feminist
thoughts, his political philosophy and utilitarian approach toward the
welfare of humankind. Ultimately, I conclude that the consistencies and
inconsistencies found in Mill’s thought are evolved and germinated in his
philosophy due to his socio-political environment.
Sehreen Far Bokhari. (2017) MILL AND THE STATUS OF WOMEN, Al-Hikmat: A Journal of Philosophy, Volume 37, Issue 1.
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