I finished reading the book some time ago, but I feel the need to conclude this commentary. The final section of this writing was on teaching. After gaining understanding of positions of authority and truth, a woman can teach. She can use her knowledge of position to create a learning space for her students... especially other women.
It is interesting that these authors find it necessary to create a learning space, which was also recommended by Parker J. Palmer in The Courage to Teach and in that space, the students could find comfort and nurturing in order to find their own perspective and postion for learning.
The masculine viewpoint was discussed, as it was seen as the primary position of educational structure. All knowledge and truth is attacked and addressed as if it is an all out war. It is a position of "rights."
The feminine viewpoint was discussed as a more nurturing position. The female postion of "responsibility" leads down the path of details, nurture, degree of learning. It is the fine touch of learning, authority and truth.
I hate to lay down a blanket statement on any of the points of this book, as there are so many nuances to this study and the conclusions. But, I will say that I think that a great many women and men would benefit from this reading. I think there is a great deal of truth and beauty in these observations and conclusions.
