Introduction to Feminist Legal Theory

By Martha Chamallas

Book Overview

This pioneering work is the ifrst student treatise to survey issues such as sex discrimination, rape, and domestic violence. Author Martha Chamallas breaks new ground in reviewing the history of the feminist movement, prevalent feminist paradigms, and related cultural and political movements. INTRODUCTION TO FEMINIST LEGAL THEORY easily accompanies casebooks used in courses on feminist jurisprudence of gender And The law. When you review this treatise, be sure to notice how Chamallas: makes the material accessible through clear, concise writing examines significant feminist paradigms in the historical context of the 1970s (equality), 1980s (difference), and 1990s (diversity) reveals the impact of the law on all aspects of women's lives Beginning with the development of feminist ideologies and progressing to how the law affects women both economically and socially, The book covers the three stages of Feminist Legal Theory: the Equality Stage (1970s) the Difference Stage (1980s) the Diversity Stage (1990s) For a refreshingly modern and intellectually sound introduction to feminist theory, you now have a new resource: INTRODUCTION TO FEMINIST THEORY. Be sure to examine this groundbreaking treatise before your next course.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0735500452
• ISBN13: 9780735500457
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Aspen Publishers
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Best Book on Feminist Legal Theory on the Market

This book is a must-read for anyone with an interest in feminist theory and what it might mean for the study of law. The writing is clear and engaging, perfect for undergraduates (should be mandatory reading for all women's studies students!) and law students alike. Even established feminist scholars would benefit from its insightful analysis of cases and legal concepts. The book does an outstanding job of exploring the multiplicity of views on what it means to be a feminist and to take a feminist approach to the study of law. It also engages timely debates on the role of biology and right-wing attacks on feminism, as well as recent feminist interest in global equality and human rights. Sections on applied feminist scholarship take an in-depth look at dynamic issues such as workplace equality, sexuality, and reproductive rights. This truly is the best book on feminist legal theory I have seen on the market!