1st Edition

Feminist Knowledge (RLE Feminist Theory) Critique and Construct

Edited By Sneja Gunew Copyright 2013
357 Pages
by Routledge

368 Pages
by Routledge

357 Pages
by Routledge

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... Read more

Introduction Sneja GunewPart 1 Feminist Knowledge  1. Feminist Knowledge: Critique and Construct Sneja Gunew  2. Feminist Knowledge, Women’s Liberation and Women’s Studies Susan Sheridan  Part 2 Contemporary Theories of Power and Subjectivity  3. Contemporary Theories of Power and Subjectivity Elizabeth Grosz  4. Feminism, Subjectivity and Sexual Difference Philipa Rothfield  Part 3 Discourses of Definition  5. Philosophy Elizabeth Grosz  6. Psychoanalysis and Feminism Hazel Rowley and Elizabeth Grosz  7. The Definition of Male and Female: Biological Reductionism and the Sanctions of Normality Gisela T. Kaplan and Lesley J. Rogers  8. Religion Marie Tulip  Part 4 Feminist Interventions  9. Radical Feminism: Critique and Construct Robyn Rowland and Renate D. Klein  10. Socialist Feminisms Louise C. Johnson  11. Conclusion: A Note on Essentialism and Difference Elizabeth Grosz.  Notes on contributors.  Index.

Biography

Sneja Gunew