This provides an overview of theoretical developments within the Anglo-Saxon women's movement from the late 18th century to today, taking as its theme sexual difference. The first part traces the evolution of attitudes toward the question of difference from Mary Wollstonecraft to current debates about post-structualism and post-feminism. The second part examines controversies in several key policy areas: sex discrimination and affirmative action, abortion, divorce and custory, pornography, rape, maternity and parental leave, and protective legislation. This book is intended for students and researchers in gender studies, sociology and political science.
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
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appendix, notes, bibliog , index
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Höhe: 215 mm
Breite: 140 mm
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978-0-04-442152-8 (9780044421528)
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Part 1 The historical dilemma: prologue; the 19th century - equal but different; the split (part I) - "egalitarian" versus "reform" feminism; the split (part II) - "ultra" versus "new" feminism; the 1960s resurgence - from equal rights to post-feminism; denouement. Part 2 Current controveries: prologue; "equal" versus "special" treatment; protective legislation nad industrial health hazards; sex discrimination and affirmative action; divorce, custody and baby "M"; the sexuality debate; the construction of "Woman".
