Toward a Feminist Theory of the State

By Catharine A. MacKinnon

Book Overview

Toward a Feminist Theory of the State presents Catharine MacKinnon's powerful analysis of politics, sexuality, and the law from the perspective of women. Using the debate over Marxism and feminism as a point of departure, MacKinnon develops a theory of gender centered on sexual subordination and applies it to the state. The result is an informed and compelling critique of inequality and a transformative vision of a direction for social change.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674896467
• ISBN13: 9780674896468
• Release Date: September 1991
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Brilliant

The writing of Catharine MacKinnon is the most thorough and conclusive explanations of male domination in our society that I have had the pleasure of exploring. It refutes many other feminist theories and then gives a solid base for her own explanation of feminism. I highly recomend this writing to anyone interested in feminism or political theory.

Foundational Work

MacKinnon's work on social constructionist radical feminist is the most eloquent, powerful, persuasive articulation of the field to date. "Postmodernism" could learn a lot by looking back to MacKinnon and REALLY understanding what she has to say instead of dismissing her work as 'essentialist.' MacKinnon continues to be a brilliant, important voice in feminism despite its energies being tapped by unfortunate new movements in academic that have distracted young scholars' attention. A Must Read.

Amazing!

This woman is a goddess, really.