Introduction Part I: The historical dilemma 1. The nineteenth century: equal but different 2. The split (part I): ‘equalitarian’ versus ‘reform’ feminism 3. The split (part II): ‘ultra’ versus ‘new’ feminism 4. The 1960s resurgence: from equal rights to post-feminism Denouement Part II: Current controversies Prologue 5. ‘Equal’ versus ‘special’ treatment 6. Protective legislation and industrial health hazards 7. Sex discrimination and affirmative action 8. Divorce, custody and Baby ‘M’ 9. The sexuality debates 10. The construction of ‘Women’ Conclusion
Biography
Carol Lee Bacchi is Professor Emerita of Politics in the Faculty of Arts, University of Adelaide, Australia. She researches and writes primarily in feminist political theory and policy theory. Bacchi is best known for her approach to policy analysis called “What’s the Problem Represented to be?” or the WPR approach.
