Camille Paglia is a professor and cultural critic known for criticism of the contemporary feminist movement. Although a controversial figure, some of her points are valid. We cannot deny that biology does play a role in our behavior. However, this is not the only factor. Environment is essential element that forms a human being. Camille seems to value what she refers to as "masculine values." Inventing, discovering, and exploring are not masculine values. They are values of a person of vigor and ambition. Men and women who lack this, will not be movers of society and civilization.Saying that men were the only movers of history is subtle sexism. No one can deny that sexual dimorphism is biological fact, but that does not imply superiority. Men and women are different, but equal. The lugubrious fact is that society values men more than women. Hopefully, one day this can change, so that men and women can both be valued members in society.
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