The Social Reconstruction of the Feminine Character - Softcover

Farganis, Sondra

9780847680191: The Social Reconstruction of the Feminine Character

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0847680193 ISBN 13: 9780847680191

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield, 1996

A classic in feminist theory, The Social Reconstruction of the Feminine Character is a stimulating and thought-provoking book that brings to light the ways in which views of women are shaped by concrete conditions. It compares feminism to other contemporary social movements that are raising questions about advanced industrial society. In this new edition, Farganis includes chapters on feminist legal theory and queer theory, and updates the chapters on science, reason and morality.

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Review:

A distinguished contribution to both the sociology of knowledge and to feminist scholarship in social theory.--E. Doyle McCarthy, Fordham University

Indispensable for anyone who wishes to understand the current intellectual landscape . . . It is a pleasure to be guided through the maze of literature on feminist thought by someone as intelligent and insightful as she.--Brigitte Berger, Boston University

An invaluable resource . . .--Robert McAulay, Vassar College

Synopsis:

A work of feminist theory, this book aims to bring to light the ways in which views of women are shaped by concrete conditions. It compares feminism to other contemporary social movements, and includes chapters on feminist legal theory and queer theory.

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