Feminism and Pornography (Hardcover)

Feminists do not present a united front on either the legal and political remedies they propose, or definitions of sexuality and appropriate standards representing it. This study is the first to treat pornography within the context of the debate among feminists, also examining nonfeminist views embodied in popular opinion and social policy. Presenting an in-depth review of feminist and nonfeminist literature, it explores influential feminist ideologies as well as those that are only beginning to be voiced. The authors first review the femininst movement in relation to the pornography debate among both feminists and nonfeminists. Divisions over questions of sexuality, censorship, and sexual roles and lifestyles are highlighted in an analysis of radical and libertarian feminist viewpoints. Liberal, Marxist, socialist, and black approaches to feminism are also evaluated. Feminism and Pornography also addresses the male perspective on pornography and men's responses to the feminists' debate. The final chapters assess this debate in terms of empirical research on pornography, and legal and nonlegal strategies for regulating pornography. Providing an understanding of a broad range of feminist viewpoints, this balanced, even-handed discussion may prove helpful in moving beyond the current impasse. Feminism and Pornography is an important new work for research or courses in women's studies, politics, sexuality, social problems, deviance, and law.

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 1991
First published:	June 1991
Authors:	Ronald J Berger • Charles E. Cottle • Patricia Searles
Dimensions:	221 x 140 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	192
ISBN-13:	978-0-275-93819-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > Feminism Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Ethical issues & debates > Pornography & obscenity
LSN:	0-275-93819-0
Barcode:	9780275938192

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