to explore the deeply rooted arguments supporting the subjugation of women and to counter them with reasoned critique. He highlights the difficulty of challenging deeply held societal beliefs, indicating that these beliefs are often maintained through emotional rather than rational means. Mill argues that the existing social order, which places women in subordinate roles, is based on custom rather than justice or reason, and he emphasizes the need for a fundamental change towards gender equality. He lays out the philosophical underpinnings of his argument, highlighting how such inequality not only harms women but also hinders the advancement of society as a whole. (This is an automatically generated summary.)