Feminist legal theory : an anti-essentialist reader / edited by Nancy E. Dowd and Michelle S. Jacobs.

New York : New York University Press, 2003.

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Feminist theory.

Feminist theory -- United States.

Feminist jurisprudence -- United States.

Women -- Legal status, laws, etc.

"Feminist Legal Theory is a groundbreaking collection of feminist work proceeding from the core assumption that the differences among women are essential to feminist analysis. Rather than presenting feminist legal theory sequentially, with "African American feminism" or "critical race feminism" added on at the end, the volume thoroughly integrates key readings from non-white, non-middle class, and non-mainstream writers throughout. The volume explores the intersections of race, class, and gender in such areas as theory, family, work and economic issues, and violence against women. Each section of the book begins with an introduction providing context and insights into how the particular pieces included challenge norms and create new paradigms. This vibrant, challenging collection of work by a broad range of authors represents the cutting edge of feminist theory in concrete applications essential to gender equality." -- Publisher's website.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

0814719120

0814719139

x, 417 p. ; 26 cm