druz blog 7

I choose to blog over the part in Chapter 10 about the psychological need for power. I have always come across people who have to win in everything they do, even an argument. My sister comes to mind because I believe that she doesn't feel as good about herself if she doesn't win an argument. The feminist theory, the patriarchal hierarchy in families allows the use of male-female violence as a way of maintaining male power within the marriage. Rates of spousal abuse are lower in societies in which women have economic power within the marriage. If my sister knew this then it would be the next argument she would have with her boyfriend. I have always look to my sister as being tough, but this makes me look at her and want her to show some resilience in the armor she is wearing to protect herself. Although I have done this as well, it would be nice to teach my students that it is okay to let your partner win once in a while.