Catharine A. MacKinnon

Catharine A. MacKinnon is an influential American attorney, scholar, and feminist known for her work on issues of sexual harassment, gender equality, and women's rights. She argues that sexual harassment is a form of discrimination that perpetuates women's inequality. MacKinnon played a crucial role in shaping legal definitions of sexual harassment and has authored key texts on feminist legal theory. Her ideas advocate for recognizing gender-based violence and discrimination as systemic issues, influencing both legal practices and feminist movements globally. She emphasizes the importance of understanding power dynamics in addressing these social injustices.