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Book Synopsis'Varieties of Feminist Liberalism' examines the relationship between feminism and liberalism, challenging the widely held opinion that the two traditions are incompatible.
Trade ReviewThis volume brings many of feminism's leading theorists to address the central challenges of the contemporary women's movement. From diverse backgrounds and disciplinary persepectives, these exceptionally distinguished scholars offer new insights on longstanding issues. Their pathbreaking analysis of topics such as privacy, welfare, multiculturalism, sexual violence, and gender stereotypes enriches our understanding and invites our commitment. Varieties of Feminist Liberalism sets our agenda in the struggle for social equality. -- Deborah L. Rhode, Ernest W. McFarland Professor of Law, Stanford University
In this useful volume, leading liberal feminist philosophers explore the resources that liberalism makes available for feminist thought. The book shows liberal feminism at its very best. -- Alison M. Jaggar, University of Colorado, Boulder
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Liberalism as an Antidote to Stereotyping Chapter 3 The Paradox of Liberal Feminism: Preference, Rationality, and Oppression Chapter 4 Toward a Liberal Theory of Sexual Equality Chapter 5 The Liberal Rights of Feminist Liberalism Chapter 6 The Future of Feminist Liberalism Chapter 7 Coercing Privacy Chapter 8 Feminist Contractarianism Chapter 9 Is Multiculturalism Bad for Women? Chapter 10 The Domain of Civic Virtue in a Good Society: Families, Schools and Sex Equality Chapter 11 Freed Up: Privacy, Sexual Freedom, and LibertyOf Conscience Chapter 12 A Feminist Liberal Approach to Hate Crime Legislation
