Feminist Knowledge (RLE Feminist Theory) : Critique and Construct.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gunew, Sneja.

Contributor:

Gunew, Sneja Marina, 1946-

Series:

Routledge Library Editions: Feminist Theory Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Feminism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (369 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Taylor & Francis Group, 2012.

Summary:

The 'minority' feminist viewpoints have often been submerged in the interests of maintaining a mainstream, universal model of feminism. This anthology takes into account the various differences among women while looking at the important areas of feminist struggle. While sisterhood is indeed global, it certainly does not mean that all women are required to submerge their specific differences and assimilate to a universal model. Consequently, the collection includes essays by leaders in the field of post-structuralist enquiry as well as by those immersed in the new spirituality, and the social consequences of recent biological research. Other essays reflect the political struggles which continue to be waged with different strategies by socialist and radical feminists, and the self-searching analyses undertaken by feminists uneasy about their inclusion within educational institutions and the radical new interpretations of sexuality within the cultural domain. The collection begins with a critique of white mainstream feminism emanating from Aboriginal women in Australia. The implications of the critique indicate that there is a pervasive racism within the feminist movement.

Contents:

Intro

FEMINIST KNOWLEDGE Critique and Construct

Copyright

FEMINIST KNOWLEDGE CRITIQUE AND CONSTRUCT

Contents

Introduction

Part I Feminist knowledge

1 Feminist Knowledge: Critique and Construct

2 Feminist Knowledge, Women's Liberation, and Women's Studies

Part II Contemporary theories of power and subjectivity

3 Contemporary Theories of Power and Subjectivity

4 Feminism, Subjectivity, and Sexual Difference

Part III Discourses of definition

5 Philosophy

6 Psychoanalysis and Feminism

7 The Definition of Male and Female: Biological Reductionism and The Sanctions of Normality

8 Religion

Part IV Feminist interventions

9 Radical Feminism: Critique and Construct

10 Socialist Feminisms

11 Conclusion: A Note on Essentialism and Difference

Notes on contributors

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Reprint. First published in 1990.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Gunew, Sneja Feminist Knowledge (RLE Feminist Theory)

ISBN:

9781136204432

OCLC:

823386964