Feminist Thought: A More Comprehensive Introduction, Second EditionIn this second edition of her 1989 survey on feminist theory, Rosemarie Tong provides a more comprehensive and substantially redrawn map of twentieth-century feminist thinking. Besides providing up-to-date coverage of liberal, radical (libertarian and cultural), and Marxist-socialist schools of feminism, she covers psychoanalytic, existentialist, and postmodern feminism. All the chapters have been rethought and new chapters on ecofeminism and multicultural and global feminism have been added.In the clear-sighted and accessible style for which has become known, Tong guides the reader through the complexities of even the most notoriously difficult thinkers. Students will become familiar with many of the essential figures in the feminist tradition as well as some of the issues that have been of special concern to women (e.g., pornography, reproductive technology, housework, the environment, and militarism). Moreover, students are repeatedly urged to consider the many differences that separate women (class, race, ethnicity, age, nationality, religion) as well as the sameness that continue to unite women.Tong treats all views with respect and encourages the reader to think both sympathetically and critically about what feminism is and what relevance it has to their own lives. As valuable as the first edition of Feminist Thought, this second edition surpasses its predecessor in depth and breadth. Clearly, Tong believes that feminist thought is still developing even as it approaches the millennium. |
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... stressed . In contrast , when reason is defined as the ability to determine the best means to achieve some de- sired end , then the value of self - fulfillment is stressed.4 Whether liberals define reason largely in moral or prudential ...
... stressed . In contrast , when reason is defined as the ability to determine the best means to achieve some de- sired end , then the value of self - fulfillment is stressed.4 Whether liberals define reason largely in moral or prudential ...
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... stressed that the supposed elimination of capitalism in so- cialist nations had not substantially transformed the lives of socialist women . She observed that since socialist women's entrance into the workplace was seldom accompanied by ...
... stressed that the supposed elimination of capitalism in so- cialist nations had not substantially transformed the lives of socialist women . She observed that since socialist women's entrance into the workplace was seldom accompanied by ...
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... stressed Mies , " catching - up development " is not feasible , and this for two reasons : ( 1 ) There are only so many resources to divide among humankind , and they are currently inequitably distributed and consumed ; and ( 2 ) the ...
... stressed Mies , " catching - up development " is not feasible , and this for two reasons : ( 1 ) There are only so many resources to divide among humankind , and they are currently inequitably distributed and consumed ; and ( 2 ) the ...
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Liberal Feminism | 10 |
Libertarian and Cultural Perspectives | 45 |
Marxist and Socialist Feminism | 94 |
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