Catharine MacKinnon

Catharine MacKinnon is an influential American feminist scholar, lawyer, and activist known for her work on sexual harassment and gender inequality. She argues that pornography and sexual objectification contribute to the oppression of women. MacKinnon has played a significant role in developing legal frameworks to address sexual harassment, helping to shape modern understandings of consent and power dynamics in gender relations. Her ideas challenge conventional views on equality, emphasizing how law and culture intersect to reinforce systemic discrimination against women. Through her writing and advocacy, she has influenced feminist theory and policies regarding women's rights.