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The Biological Theory Kate Millet Essay

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The biological theory Kate Millet point out that male supremacy dos not reside in physical strength but in the acceptance of a value system which is not biological; “ superior physical strength is not a factor in political relations- vide those of race and class”.(Millet, 27). Kate Millet points out in ancient society at some point took a turn toward patriarchy, displacing female function in procreation and attributing the power of life to phallus alone. The temperamental distinction created in patriarchy (‘masculine’ and feminine’ personal traits does not appear to originate in human nature, but popular attitude, patriarchal religion tends to assume these psycho- social distinctions to rest upon biological differences between the sexes. The reference of “Sweat” can be drawn here, Delia’s husband, Sykes and his presence and representation with the symbol of ‘snake’ ensures Delia’s position as subject to society and male culture. Quation. --- suggests Delia’s subordinate position in her life. The mastership Sykes attempts to convey through the object he hold the ‘big bull whip”. As Sykes commands his horse, so he commands his wife with force. The whip becomes Sykes attempt to manipulation of his world and Delia. It must be understood that many of the generally understood distinctions between the sexes is in fact essentially cultural rather than biological. Millet cites Stoller from Sex and Gender to define the cultural difference between these two terms: “… the word

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