Feminist, Gender and Gender-Queer Theories

Gender theory is inherently transformative. The emancipating element is always present since they focus on the inequalities existing in society. Feminists do not believe in the existence of a single absolute truth; this is reflected in the emergence of multiple approaches to feminism, with different beliefs and conceptions.

To continue reflecting on these theories, it is necessary to establish basic definitions:

• Sex.- It is marked by biological differences

• Gender.- Focuses on personal and social influences, on orientation.

• Queer.- Individual who rejects heterosexual norms.

The contribution of feminist movements towards equal opportunities regardless of gender status is undeniable. But the work is still far from being definitive. Although the situation has improved markedly in recent years, it is not uncommon to find a case where women receive less compensation than men, even if they develop the same activities.

It was surprising to find that the evolution of feminism has had an abundant proliferation of manifestations with criteria that in some cases are quite contradictory — for example, the dichotomy of radical and liberal feminisms, which seek different objectives. Radical feminism seeks to abolish gender as a subordinating element of women, while the liberal seeks to regulate the differences between both sexes and achieve equity. These differences, what they achieve in the long term is to create ideological divisionism and in some way undermines the efforts of feminist groups.

As a male researcher, it is difficult for me to understand how the position of feminist ideology can be analyzed without being rejected as not being part of the oppressed group. That is, a man will have the same respect and access to information when making use of feminist theories in his research?