Full Description
A classic resource on feminist theory, Feminist Thought offers a clear, comprehensive, and incisive introduction to the major traditions of feminist theory, from liberal feminism, radical feminism, and Marxist and socialist feminism to care-focused feminism, psychoanalytic feminism, and ecofeminism. The fifth edition has been thoroughly revised, and now includes a new chapter on Third Wave and Third Space Feminism. Also added to this edition are significantly expanded discussions on women of color feminisms, psychoanalytic and care feminisms, as well as new examinations of queer theory, LGBTQ and trans feminism.Learning tools like end-of-chapter discussion questions and the bibliography make Feminist Thought an essential resource for students and thinkers who want to understand the theoretical origins and complexities of contemporary feminist debates.
Contents
Preface , Introduction , Liberal Feminism , Radical Feminism , Marxist and Socialist Feminisms , Women-of-Color Feminism(s) in the United States , Women-of-Color Feminism(s) on the World Stage: Global, Postcolonial, and Transnational Feminisms , Psychoanalytic Feminism , Care-Focused Feminism , Ecofeminism , Existentialist, Poststructural, and Postmodern Feminisms , Third-Wave and Queer Feminisms , Conclusion
