Okin's Arguments Against Gender Discrimination
In chapter 8 of Okin’s piece, she argues against gender discrimination in families and the workforce. In her piece, she introduces the idea that economic support and nurturing must equally derive from both parents. The elimination of gender roles within the work force and family promotes a sense of justice between the sexes and establishes equality. Okin strongly believes that a mother should not be dependent on her husband while taking care of their children. The distribution of work and caretaking should be even amongst both parties. This shared responsibility diminishes the belief that women are nurturers and men are bread-makers. If society abandoned current social norms, work and family life would improve significantly since men and women