Feminism and the Power of Law

AvCarol Smart

Inbunden, Engelska, 2015

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Beskrivning

In this now established text the author presents her analysis of the power of law and argues for a feminist post-structuralist approach. She comments on pornography, as well as discussing recent research on rape trials and abortion legislation.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2015-07-20
Mått:138 x 216 x 14 mm
Vikt:520 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Sociology of Law and Crime
Antal sidor:192
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781138837669

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Genusvetenskap inom Samhälle och politik
Särskilda rättsområden inom Juridik

Recensioner i media

. . . an important and illuminating feminist analysis of the law . . . . It is to be highly recommended for those concerned with sociology, women's studies, law, social work, public policy and the generally socially concerned reader - Crime, Law and Social ChangeSmart's Feminism and the Power of Law represents a worthy and learned attempt to acknowledge the power of feminism to construct an alternative reality to mainstream legal discourse. This is an important and provocative book which should be read by those unafraid of differing views of jurisprudence and students of feminist legal theory - Melbourne University Law Review

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction 1. The Power of Law 2. Rape: Law and the Disqualification of Women's Sexuality 3. A Note on Child Sexual Abuse 4. The Quest for a feminist Jurisprudence 5. Law, Power and Women's Bodies 6. Theory into Practice: The Problem of Pornography 7. The Problem of Rights Bibliography Index