PARENTAL POWER

Philosopher John Locke wrote in his Second Treatise of Government that the phrase “paternal power” should be replaced by the phrase “parental power” since mothers and fathers have equal rights to such power.

This makes Locke a pioneer of gender equality.

In modern Australia, misandrist gender bigotry poisons life for men.

Geoff Fox, 29 August, 2025 (John Locke’s 393rd birthday), Melbourne, Australia