Chapter 3 Describes the next layer of empowerment that a women can have.  In this case you don't have it though you are it.  The author describes this next form of knowing as subjective knowledge.  In words I understand intuition is what is being described here.  They described the type of knowledge as being dualistic.  Taking some truths from external authorities but also finding the truth within.  Switching from accepting truth form outside to within.  The women who have this intuition  range from all ages, and cultural back grounds and it is accessible to many.  Many people describe it as personalised knowledge so depending on the society some who rely more on their intuition may be honored in one place and disregarded in another.  Authors describe the Non-Western world and places of limited technology honoring this form of knowledge.  They describe the Western world as being too rational and scientific for someone who is overly reliant on their intuition.  So these women might struggle there.  They also describe the individual as majority having less advantage even traumatic childhoods filled with conforming to authority.  A large amount of them having been through some sexual trauma even.  Many of these women look less to male authority for anything.  Even though these women seek truth from within they often find relief even pride when their truths match with  those they respect the most.  They often consider grandparents, family and peers as experts.  These women are still silent for the majority of time though because speaking out might result in their isolation from society or cause controversy or confrontation.    Boy I see myself here too...