Discusses the views of Greek philosopher that women and men are different and compares these views to modern day ideas on gender equality.
In general terms, in contemporary society, the predominant view is that men and women are entitled to identical human rights and that they possess equivalent innate value. Aristotle asserts that men and women are essentially different. His view is outlined and contrasted with contemporary attitudes. Theeir similarities to the situation in the nineteenth century are also noted.