Which famous Greek philosopher wrote this passage? On the contrary, half the human race the female sex, the half which in any case is inclined to be secretive and crafty, because of its weakness has been left to its own devices because of the misguided indulgence of the legislator. . . . You see, leaving women to do what they like is not just to lose half the battle (as it may seem): a woman s natural potential for virtue is inferior to a man s, so she s proportionately a greater danger, perhaps even twice as great "

Question

Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
Euripides

Answer 1

The passage you provided is attributed to Aristotle. In his works, particularly in "Politics," he discusses the roles and nature of women in society, often reflecting views that are considered misogynistic by modern standards.

Answer 2

What does the term womanism refer to?
"A woman who patronizes, disparages or otherwise denigrates males in the belief that they are inferior to women and deserving of less than equal treatment or benefit (radical feminist , but in no way to be confused with feminism as a whole)."
Social theory based on discovery of the limitations of second-wave feminism in regards to the history and experiences of black women and other women from marginalised groups or societies.
The perception that men who participate in traditionally female activities - like home decorating - have been brainwashed by a feminized consumer culture and have lost all sense of masculine identity.

Answer 3

The term womanism refers to:

"Social theory based on discovery of the limitations of second-wave feminism in regards to the history and experiences of black women and other women from marginalized groups or societies."

Womanism emphasizes the intersectionality of race, gender, and class, recognizing that the experiences of women of color can differ significantly from those of white women and addressing the specific challenges faced by marginalized women.