Synopses & Reviews
Many feminists have engaged with man-made concepts and approaches of traditional political analysis to produce an increasingly sophisticated and wide-ranging body of thought. This book starts with the idea that such work is not simply "something for the girls." Rather, it has profound implications without which our understanding of political processes will be impoverished. This book provides an accessible overview and assessment of the impact of recent feminism. Each chapter takes a "malestream" concept and examines critical debates around it and feminist reactions/critiques. It analyses the significance of feminism for the concept and considers whether it can simply be extended to include women or whether it should be radically transformed or even abandoned.
Synopsis
This volume provides a timely and invaluable resource for all political theorists and all who are interested in challenging gender inequalities. It combines clear exposition of concepts and debates with cutting-edge contributions from experts in the field.
About the Author
Georgina Blakeley is Lecturer in Politics at the Open University. Valerie Bryson is Professor of Politics at the University of Huddersfield.
Table of Contents
Introduction--Georgina Blakeley and Valerie Bryson * Rationality--Raia Prokhovnik * The Social Contract--Laura Brace * Sovereignty--John Hoffman * Citizenship--Ruth Lister * Representation--Sarah Childs * Democracy and Democratisation--Georgina Blakeley * Development--John Craig * Agency--Kalpana Wilson * Empowerment--Mercy Ette * Time--Valerie Bryson * Index