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The Sceptical Feminist (RLE Feminist Theory) - A Philosophical Enquiry (Hardcover)
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The Sceptical Feminist (RLE Feminist Theory) - A Philosophical Enquiry (Hardcover)
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Feminist Theory
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A systematic and original study of feminist issues, The Sceptical
Feminist fights a battle on two fronts: against the view that
little or nothing is wrong with women's position, and at the same
time against much current feminist dogma. It is written by a
philosopher who, in the tradition of John Stuart Mill's classic The
Subjection of Women, avoids the psychological and sociological
speculation characteristic of much recent feminism and concentrates
on the analysis of arguments. By these means she constructs a
powerful and often unexpected case for radical change in the
position of women, as well as for a change of attitude among many
feminists. From her analysis, Janet Radcliffe Richards argues that
positive discrimination in favour of women is essential for
justice, that traditional sexual roles never had anything to do
with beliefs about each sex's capabilities, that current abortion
practice reflects a disguised wish to punish women's sexual
activity, that 'women's work' is rightly little valued, and that
traditional ideals of femininity are inherently pernicious. But she
also argues that a movement for sexual justice cannot 'take the
woman's side in everything', that feminism should not be thought of
as the primary struggle, that dismissing 'male' logic and science
will undermine feminists' own intentions, that the state should not
subsidise motherhood, that ever available creches would be
disastrous for women, that there is no inherent degradation in
prostitution, and that contempt for beauty and adornment has
nothing to do with feminism. This is a book for feminists, for
their critics, and for students of moral, political and social
philosophy.
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