>>149397355If we apply the traits and associations of cows (nurturance, docility, utility, fertility, sacredness, submissiveness, rural symbolism) directly to women, the following occurs:
Physical and psychological charge: These associations reinforce stereotypes of women as passive, nurturing, and primarily valued for their reproductive and domestic roles. This can lead to the objectification of women, treating them as commodities or resources rather than individuals with autonomy and agency. Psychologically, it can diminish womenโs self-worth, reinforce gender inequality, and justify controlling behaviors.
Erasing differences: When the distinctions between cows and women are erased, women are dehumanizedโreduced to their biological or utilitarian functions. This erasure ignores womenโs individuality, intellect, and agency, leading to both physical consequences (such as restricted freedoms, violence, or exploitation) and psychological harm (internalized inferiority, lack of self-determination).
Social changes: The subject (women) becomes socially constructed as a resource or possession, rather than a person. This can legitimize patriarchal control, limit womenโs participation in public life, and perpetuate systems of oppression by naturalizing their subordination and utility to others.
By conflating the two, society risks justifying the marginalization and exploitation of women, both physically and psychologically, under the guise of tradition or natural order. This transformation strips women of their humanity and rights, reinforcing harmful social structures.