The concept of equality has been a key animating principle of modern feminism, and has been highly productive for feminist legal thought and feminist politics concerning law. Today however, given the failure to achieve material and psychic equality for women, feminists have come to challenge the usefulness of equality as a concept, a particular definition, or a basis for strategizing. The papers in this innovative and original collection reflect these concerns, primarily in the context of English-speaking, common law cultures. Collectively, the papers analyze a range of equality projects...
The concept of equality has been a key animating principle of modern feminism, and has been highly productive for feminist legal thought and feminist ...
The concept of equality has been a key animating principle of modern feminism, and has been highly productive for feminist legal thought and feminist politics concerning law. Today however, given the failure to achieve material and psychic equality for women, feminists have come to challenge the usefulness of equality as a concept, a particular definition, or a basis for strategizing. The papers in this innovative and original collection reflect these concerns, primarily in the context of English-speaking, common law cultures. Collectively, the papers analyze a range of equality projects...
The concept of equality has been a key animating principle of modern feminism, and has been highly productive for feminist legal thought and feminist ...
This current and timely volume presents new thinking and new directions in feminist legal scholarship. Rethinking key concepts in legal feminism, Cowan and Hunter provide a unique examination of key socio-legal concepts in law, jurisprudence and legal and political theory.
Written by an international cast of contributors, offering different cultural perspectives as well as doctrinal and theoretical knowledge, this collection of essays presents a dialogue between different feminist positions and approaches to a common theme.
It addresses a range of questions, including:
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This current and timely volume presents new thinking and new directions in feminist legal scholarship. Rethinking key concepts in legal feminism, C...
A critical, far-reaching socio-legal account of the contemporary landscape of family dispute resolution and the shift towards out-of-court settlements in the context of neoliberal governance. Based on findings from an extensive research project, this insightful study illuminates ongoing debates surrounding the de-legalisation of family disputes.
A critical, far-reaching socio-legal account of the contemporary landscape of family dispute resolution and the shift towards out-of-court settleme...
