Deconstructionism, as Derrida defines it, is a form of philosophy that challenges and overturns known notions of language and speech. Language is unpredictable, and the collective made of people provide it meaning and purpose. The western ideologies built on binary systems like male and female are dismantled without a replacement. Derrida does this to assert that a replacement would not fix the problem but add to the pile of binary systems that hold hostage the society.
Of Grammatology examines the two forms of writing; the more traditional form and speech. On speech, Derrida defines it as the materialization of words presented by the speaker's presence, who applies their subjective aspect into it. As the words are spoken, they are heard by the audience, who receive the meaning at its purest form. The speaker holds universal rights to the intentions embedded in the meaning of the words. To the audience, however, the meaning is not in a solid state and each individual interpreted the words based on their subjective take.
The more traditional form of writing exists in a metaphysical state that allows for a transfer of a more structured and intentional writing that can be separated from the speaker. Therefore, written words are more capable of being objective in their nature, as they detach themselves from any physical space or subjective opinion.
Derrida dismantles the idea that speech supersedes writing and argues that both writing and speech work hand in hand to facilitate a system that compliments both without overpowering either one. They work together in great synergy that conjures metaphysical spaces that breed efficient writing/speech. Derrida's take is complex and uncovering exactly what she meant in itself is no easy feat.
