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Janet Radcliffe Richards

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Description:A systematic and original study of feminist issues, "The Sceptical Feminist" fights a battle on two fronts: against the view that little or nothing is wrong with women s position, and at the same time against much current feminist dogma. It is written by a philosopher who, in the tradition of John Stuart Mill s classic "The Subjection of Women," avoids the psychological and sociological speculation characteristic of much recent feminism and concentrates on the analysis of arguments. By these means she constructs a powerful and often unexpected case for radical change in the position of women, as well as for a change of attitude among many feminists.From her analysis, Janet Radcliffe Richards argues that positive discrimination in favour of women is essential for justice, that traditional sexual roles never had anything to do with beliefs about each sex s capabilities, that current abortion practice reflects a disguised wish to punish women s sexual activity, that women s work is rightly little valued, and that traditional ideals of femininity are inherently pernicious. But she also argues that a movement for sexual justice cannot take the woman s side in everything, that feminism should not be thought of as the primary struggle, that dismissing male logic and science will undermine feminists own intentions, that the state should not subsidise motherhood, that ever available cr ches would be disastrous for women, that there is no inherent degradation in prostitution, and that contempt for beauty and adornment has nothing to do with feminism.This is a book for feminists, for their critics, and for students of moral, political and social philosophy.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Sceptical Feminist (RLE Feminist Theory): A Philosophical Enquiry. To get started finding The Sceptical Feminist (RLE Feminist Theory): A Philosophical Enquiry, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: A systematic and original study of feminist issues, "The Sceptical Feminist" fights a battle on two fronts: against the view that little or nothing is wrong with women s position, and at the same time against much current feminist dogma. It is written by a philosopher who, in the tradition of John Stuart Mill s classic "The Subjection of Women," avoids the psychological and sociological speculation characteristic of much recent feminism and concentrates on the analysis of arguments. By these means she constructs a powerful and often unexpected case for radical change in the position of women, as well as for a change of attitude among many feminists.From her analysis, Janet Radcliffe Richards argues that positive discrimination in favour of women is essential for justice, that traditional sexual roles never had anything to do with beliefs about each sex s capabilities, that current abortion practice reflects a disguised wish to punish women s sexual activity, that women s work is rightly little valued, and that traditional ideals of femininity are inherently pernicious. But she also argues that a movement for sexual justice cannot take the woman s side in everything, that feminism should not be thought of as the primary struggle, that dismissing male logic and science will undermine feminists own intentions, that the state should not subsidise motherhood, that ever available cr ches would be disastrous for women, that there is no inherent degradation in prostitution, and that contempt for beauty and adornment has nothing to do with feminism.This is a book for feminists, for their critics, and for students of moral, political and social philosophy.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Sceptical Feminist (RLE Feminist Theory): A Philosophical Enquiry. To get started finding The Sceptical Feminist (RLE Feminist Theory): A Philosophical Enquiry, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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