Feminism and the power of law
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Feminism and the power of law
（Sociology of law and crime）
Routledge, 1989
- : pbk
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Bibliography: p. 169-176
Includes indexes
Description and Table of Contents
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: pbk ISBN 9780415026710
Description
In this now established text the author presents her analysis of the power of law and argues for a feminist post-structuralist approach. She comments on pornography, as well as discussing recent research on rape trials and abortion legislation.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1. The Power of Law 2. Rape: Law and the Disqualification of Women's Sexuality 3. A Note on Child Sexual Abuse 4. The Quest for a feminist Jurisprudence 5. Law, Power and Women's Bodies 6. Theory into Practice: The Problem of Pornography 7. The Problem of Rights Bibliography Index
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ISBN 9780415038812
Description
Carol Smart presents a new gendered analysis of the power of law and argues for a feminist, post-structuralist approach. She comments on pornography as well as discussing recent research on rape trials and abortion legislation. This book should be of interest to students and teachers in law, critical legal studies, women's studies and jurisprudence.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1. The Power of Law 2. Rape: Law and the Disqualification of Women's Sexuality 3. A Note on Child Sexual Abuse 4. The Quest for a Feminist Jurisprudence 5. Law, Power and Women's Studies 6. Theory into Practice: The Problem of Pornography 7. The Problem of Rights Bibliography Index.
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