It is also an expression of women's ways to fight oppression. The use of silence is also discussed as a way that women gain voice as a means of resistance. One area, which could have been elaborated more, is the role of voice and silence in various cultures. First, there is connection with self, which is the cognitive process of making meaning of experiences and relating to one's own inner world. Secondly, there is subjective or intuitive connection.
Women can trust their own interpretations of what is happening rather than calling on others.
Thirdly, there is connection to others, which is a theme throughout women's literature. The author presents a challenge to future researchers to pursue more studies about the influence of gender on learning. Brooks, the author of Chapter Six, Transformation, makes an important statement as to women and transformative learning theory, as it is the only contribution of this kind to the literature to date. She notes that even though there are few studies done about women and transformative learning, women may experience transformation differently from men and from Mezirow's original theory. This is an enticement for future researchers to pursue studies in this area.