Feminism/Postmodernism asks - is a postmodern feminist politics possible? Contributors consider issues such as the nature of personal and social identity, and the consequence of changing work and family relations on women's lives.
Thinking Gender Series
This series delves into the complex and often unexplored terrain of gender studies. It examines how gender identities and social constructions are shaped by history, culture, and politics. Each volume offers a critical perspective on how our understanding of gender has evolved and its impact on contemporary societies. This is essential reading for anyone interested in equality, identity, and social justice.
Recommended Reading Order
From Sex Objects to Sexual Subjects
- 108 pages
- 4 hours of reading
The book explores the evolution of subjectivity from the masculinist perspectives of Rousseau, Diderot, and Kant in the eighteenth century to contemporary critiques by feminist and postmodern thinkers like Irigaray, Butler, and Foucault. It examines how these shifts challenge the notion of the universal subject as a rational, impartial individual, revealing the complexities and continuities in the understanding of identity and political judgment. This critical analysis highlights the interplay between historical and modern theories of selfhood and gender.
