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aThis excellent primer traces the development of feminist
theories in a legal system to which women and feminists are
relatively new. The authors traverse various feminist legal
theories, describing their inherent differences, as well as their
crucial common ground; their influence on the legal world; their
successes both perceived and real; and finally, their dynamic
nature, which prime activists and academics for social and
political change...The book also raises issues of goals unfulfilled
and challenges to come by providing an insightfully provoking
discussion of diverse issues. It explores more traditionally
afeminista legal topics such as domestic violence and rape, current
debates, such as single-sex schools and women in the US military,
and larger issues regarding the applicability of feminist legal
theories in the face of a shrinking, globalized world.a
--"Berkeley Journal of Gender, Law, and Justice"
aThis excellent primer traces the development of feminist
theories in a legal system to which women and feminists are
relatively new. The authors traverse various feminist legal
theories, describing their inherent differences, as well as their
crucial common ground; their influence on the legal world; their
successes, both perceived and real; and finally, their dynamic
nature, which prime activists and academics for social and
political change. . . . The book also raises issues of goals
unfulfilled and challenges to come by providing an insightfully
provoking discussion of diverse issues. It explores more
traditionally afeminista legal topics such as domestic violence and
rape, current debates, such as single-sex schoolsand women in the
U.S. military, and larger issues regarding the applicability of
feminist legal theories in the face of a shrinking, globalized
world.a
--"Berkeley Journal of Gender, Law, and Justice"
aThis book is perfectly designed as a text for undergraduates.
The writing is lively and accessible; the topic coverage is broad,
interesting, and up-to-date; and the subject of feminist legal
theory is represented in many forms. Levit and Verchick invite
readers to engage in the debate over lawas impact on gendered
controversies, and to select solutions from among competing visions
of equality.a
--"Choice" (highly recommended)
aFeminist Legal Theory brings together a comprehensive and lucid
treatment of feminist theoretical approaches to the most pressing
legal problems of our time. This book will serve as an essential
desk reference for those who are new to feminist legal theory as
well as for those of us who are veterans.a
--Katherine Franke, Columbia Law School
"An important new assessment, wisely crafted, controversial,
provocative, unusual, not just another addition to a settled
field."
--Susan Estrich, author of "Sex & Power "
"A must-read for those who are interested in how feminist legal
thinking has influenced and continues to have an impact on the
development of legal rules. I recommend it to all those who are
interested in the complex problems that confront women throughout
the world in the twenty-first century."
--Theresa Beiner, professor of law, University of Arkansas at
Little Rock
"Using the multi-faceted lens of feminism, Levit and Verchick
circumnavigate contemporary legal theory with an amazing
confidence, acute insights, and impressiveenergy. Anyone interested
in ways that the law impacts the lives of women (and men) will find
this book essential reading."
--Keith Aoki, Philip H. Knight Professor of Law, University of
Oregon School of Law
a[C]learly-worded and effective in the presentation of
occasionally confusing or conflicting issues and
perspectives.a
--"Women, Girls & Criminal Justice"
At long last, the complex field of feminist legal theory is
presented in accessible, teachable form by two of its experts,
Nancy Levit and Robert R. M. Verchick. In this outstanding primer,
the authors introduce the diverse strands of feminist legal theory
and the array of substantive legal issues relevant to women's and
gender studies. The book centers on feminist legal
theories--including equal treatment theory, cultural feminism,
dominance theory, critical race feminism, lesbian feminism,
postmodern feminism, and ecofeminism. The authors also address
feminist legal methods, such as consciousness raising and
storytelling.
The primer demonstrates the ways feminist legal theory operates
in real-life contexts, including domestic violence, reproductive
rights, workplace discrimination, education, sports, pornography,
and global issues of gender. Levit and Verchick highlight a
sweeping range of cutting edge topics at the intersection of law
and gender, such as single sex schools, women in the military,
abortion, same sex marriage, date rape, and the international
trafficking in women and girls.
At its core, "Feminist Legal Theory" shows the importance of the
role of law and feminist legal theory in shaping contemporary
gender issues.
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