Justice, Gender, and the Family
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (765 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0465037038 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In the first feminist critique of modern political theory, Okin shows how the failure to apply theories of justice to the family not only undermines our most cherished democratic values but has led to a major crisis over gender-related issues.
"Thought Provoking" according to Will Jerom. Okin's works is sure to be a classic of Feminism. Although the book is now 22 years old, many of its observations hit home as much in 2011 as they did in 1989. Okin strives for a more gender-neutral, or even "genderless" (I know - is that possible? Critics may wonder, and the idea should be discussed) model of the family, in which neither man nor women bear a greater share or burden of unpaid family work, and in which public institutions make possible bot. One of the most influential books i've read A great thought provoking and stimulating work of deconstructing the division of labor between the sexes. Includes sound arguments and should be a required text in college to expose more individuals to the harmful effects of inequality on women, children, and men.. "A Rethinking of Justice" according to A Customer. Okin is powerful because she extends considerations of justice and civic equality to women and the family in ways that classical and modern political philosphers have not. However, in doing so, she saves and extracts vital elements of these patriarchal theories and traditions to expose their radical potential.
Schwab, South Dakota State Univ., BrookingsCopyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. . Lack of justice in the private sphere of gender-structured marriage leads to a lack of justice in the public sphere of the work place, the professions, and politics. Divorce compounds the problem since it results in poverty for many women. This is a strong study of the contradictions in a democratic form of government, but Okin's recommendations lack analysis and are not fully linked to the political and economic arena. Recommended for undergraduate and graduate collections.- Eleanor A. Marriage makes women vulnerable due to the devaluation of human reproductive work and the persistence of a traditional division of labor within mar
Susan Moller Okin is a professor of politics at Stanford University.