Feminist Philosophy: An Introduction

Feminist Philosophy: An Introduction provides a comprehensive coverage of feminist philosophy in the analytical tradition, examining feminist issues and practical problems, and exploring theoretical frameworks applied to everyday life. It is an essential reading for those approaching the subject for the first time.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 258 pages
Publication date: 30 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Feminist philosophy is a branch of philosophy that examines the core elements of feminist theory in the analytical tradition. It provides a comprehensive coverage of the feminist issues and practical problems that confront us as ordinary people. Part 1 examines the feminist issues and practical problems that confront us as ordinary people. Part 2 examines the recent and historical arguments surrounding the subject area, looking into the theoretical frameworks we use to discuss these issues and applying them to everyday life. With contemporary and lively debates throughout, Elinor Mason provides a rigorous and yet accessible overview of a rich array of topics including:
1. Feminism in a global context: Feminist philosophy examines the ways in which gender inequality and discrimination affect women and girls around the world. It explores the historical and cultural contexts that contribute to these inequalities and the strategies that can be used to challenge and overcome them.
2. Work and care: Feminist philosophy examines the relationship between work and care, particularly the ways in which women are disproportionately responsible for caring for children, elderly relatives, and other family members. It explores the economic and social implications of this responsibility and the ways in which it can be addressed.
3. Reproductive rights: Feminist philosophy examines the rights and freedoms of women to control their own bodies and make decisions about their reproductive health. It explores the historical and political contexts that have shaped these rights and the challenges that women continue to face in accessing reproductive healthcare.
4. Sex work: Feminist philosophy examines the sex industry, including the work of sex workers and the social and legal implications of their work. It explores the ways in which sex work is stigmatized and marginalized and the strategies that can be used to promote the rights and safety of sex workers.
5. Sexual violence and harassment: Feminist philosophy examines the prevalence and consequences of sexual violence and harassment, particularly in the workplace and in society at large. It explores the ways in which these forms of violence are perpetuated and the strategies that can be used to prevent and address them.
6. Sexism, oppression, and misogyny: Feminist philosophy examines the ways in which gender inequality and discrimination are perpetuated in society. It explores the historical and cultural roots of these forms of oppression and the strategies that can be used to challenge and overcome them.
7. Intersectionality: Feminist philosophy examines the ways in which different forms of oppression intersect and reinforce each other, particularly in the experiences of women of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other marginalized groups. It explores the strategies that can be used to promote intersectional justice and equality.
8. Objectification: Feminist philosophy examines the ways in which women and girls are objectified in media, advertising, and popular culture. It explores the harmful effects of this objectification on women's self-esteem and body image and the strategies that can be used to challenge and resist it.
9. Consent: Feminist philosophy examines the concept of consent and the ways in which it is undermined by power imbalances and cultural norms. It explores the strategies that can be used to promote consent education and to ensure that women's sexual and reproductive rights are respected.
10. Ideology, false consciousness, and adaptive preferences: Feminist philosophy examines the ways in which ideology, false consciousness, and adaptive preferences shape women's experiences and opportunities. It explores the ways in which these forms of oppression can be challenged and dismantled and the strategies that can be used to promote social and economic equality.

An outstanding introduction which will equip the reader with a thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of feminism, Feminist Philosophy is essential reading for those approaching the subject for the first time.

Weight: 472g
Dimension: 176 x 245 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138215955