Full Description
Are women still oppressed? Is paid employment the key to liberation? Should pornography be banned? Do women have an absolute right to abortion? Can women in government really make a difference? This book draws on a wide range of theoretical, empirical and comparative material to provide a lucid account of feminist debates and the ways in which political disagreements stem from underlying theoretical assumptions. Clear and balanced in its assessment of different problems and perspectives, it offers an essential guide to contemporary feminist thinking and practice.
Contents
Introduction
Feminist Theories Today
Gender, 'Race' and Class
Feminism and the Law
Politics and the State
The Family and Paid Employment
Reproduction
Pornography
The Problem of Men
Conclusion.
