FEMINIST ETHICS: A FRAMEWORK FOR GENDER JUSTICE

Abstract

Every day and in every country in the world, women are been discriminated on based on their sex. They confront violence, abuse and unequal treatment at home, at work and in their wider communities on a daily basis. They are also denied opportunities to learn, to earn and to lead in some countries of the world especially in Africa. .Feminist ethics offers a valuable framework for analyzing and addressing the issues women face on a daily basis with the intent to achieve gender justice. This article using the method of hermeneutics which has to do with interpretation of concepts, explores the core principles and key concepts of feminist ethics and examines their application in promoting gender justice. It discusses how feminist ethics challenges traditional ethical theories and provides insights into understanding and rectifying the inequalities and injustices experienced by women and marginalized genders. By emphasizing the importance of relationships’, care, autonomy, and intersectionality, feminist ethics offers a comprehensive and nuanced approach to advancing gender equality and justice. The article also highlights some practical implications of feminist ethics in various spheres of life, including personal relationships, workplace dynamics, and social institutions.