1 -it is in men's interest to maintain that power. - 2 men occupy and actively exclude women from powerful positions (economic and political). - 3 feminine roles and cultural values are the product of oppression.
As a legislative branch of government, a legislature generally performs state duties for a state in the same way that the United States Congress performs national duties at the national level.s a legislative branch of government, a legislature generally performs state duties for a state in the same way that the United States Congress performs national duties at the national level.
For the documentary film, see State Legislature (film) . For a list of US state legislatures, see List of United States state legislatures. A state legislature in the United States is the legislative body of any of the 50 U.S. states.The formal name varies from state to state. In 25 states, the legislature is simply called the Legislature, or the State Legislature, while in 19 states, the legislature is called the General Assembly.In Massachusetts and New Hampshire, the legislature is called the General Court, while North Dakota and Oregon designate the legislature the Legislative Assembly.n 25 states, the legislature is simply called the Legislature, or the State Legislature, while in 19 states, the legislature is called the General Assembly. In Massachusetts and New Hampshire, the legislature is called the General Court, while North Dakota and Oregon designate the legislature the Legislative Assembly.