Of course hierarchies are social constructs!
How is the existence of the King, the Lords and the Peasants, not a product of the Feudal hierarchy? How is the existence of Women being denied the vote, banned from owning property or working NOT the product of the Patriarchal Hierarchy? How is the existence of social class, or racism, or nations or cultures NOT social constructs?
Name for me a hierarchy among humans that is NOT a social construct.
Umm Malifice, you're totally missing the definition of hierarchies, and completely using the term as a negative.
How many times do is it need to be explained to you that hierarchy is NOT a social construct, it IS an evolution? This is not debatable, your angst should be directed at the humans that misuse it, and you're blinded by it's misuse.
Hierarchy does not have a conscience, it is an evolutionary necessity, without it we have anarchy. Anyone with any modicum of intelligence should know this. > You < I know, should know better.
Not sure how you're not having the light bulb moment here.
For anyone considering this is thread derailing, it is not, it is completely and utterly relevant.
Gender used as term in society as a social construct, undeniable fact.
Gender used as a term in society as a biological definition, undeniable fact.
Agreed, they are inconsistent, regardless. I'm not championing or cheerleading one or the other. And if anyone critiques my view for not taking a side, too bad I won't.