The Subject of Feminism in Question. The Dispute with Enlightened Feminism

Abstract

The question of the subject of feminism continues to be central in contemporary feminist thought. In this article I discuss at length the philosophical arguments behind the position against transgender feminism, specifically those of Spanish enlightened feminism, which have had some impact in Latin American countries such as Mexico. I consider that this debate does not only concern women because it puts at stake the possibilities of emancipation in a moment of deep crisis. Moreover, the type of subject presupposed by this position contributes to a notion of the human that, in my opinion, must be deeply questioned. I argue that differences are not a limit for feminist politics, but the basis of a new pact for life.