INTERSECTION OF LAW AND GENDER VIS-À-VIS THE NON-SUBORDINATION THEORY

Abstract

A non-subordination perspective shifts the focus of attention from whether subordinate women to men. This perspective sometimes referred to as dominance theory, sees sex differences as part of a larger conceptual system designed to legitimate the power imbalance between men and women. The aim of this paper was to look into the women's right and power in the liberal state, sexual harassment, domestic violence, pornography, sexual orientation discrimination and women in the military as part of a larger conceptual system designed to validate the power differences between men and women it will also look at the challenges in implementation of non-subordination theory and the solution to these challenges. The research methodology was doctrinal approach, using expository and analytical research design. The main sources of data collection were various legal literatures, both from the physical library and the e-library. It was observed non-subordination theory is designed to legitimate the power imbalance between men and women. It was recommended that that every case should be treated on its merit to avoid dichotomy against the women, also more local legislation should be enacted in the state Houses of Assembly, for instance, the likes of Widowhood/Widower-hood (Malpractices) Prohibition Law, 2005 of Anambra State. And that government should promote policies that can reduce the level of discrimination meted out on women and ensure equity in distribution of resources among the citizens, especially protecting the interest of women.