Feminist values argue for replacing hierarchical authority with participatory decision-making.
This does not imply structurelessness, but structure that is democratic. A classroom based on cooperative norms is desirable from both feminist and educational perspectives. Feminism values both intellectual and emotional capabilities. Feminists struggle to change the overly rational premises of male-dominated social relations and institutions and to incorporate priorities appreciative of human needs and feelings. As long as we live in a sexist society, feminism inevitably implies taking action to transform institutions and values.