Engendering Modernity - Feminism, Social Theory and Social Change

∗ This book examines the debates around modernity and postmodernity from the viewpoint of feminist theory.
∗ The author assesses classical social theory, theories of the Enlightenment and the more recent modernity/postmodernity debates arguing that at each stage, social theory has failed to give enough attention to questions of gender.

Summary

This book examines the debates around modernity and postmodernity from the viewpoint of feminist theory. The author assesses classical social theory, theories of the Enlightenment and the more recent modernity/postmodernity debates arguing that at each stage, social theory has failed to give enough attention to questions of gender.

Product details

• Authors: Barbara Marshall, Barbara Marshall, Barbara L. Marshall, Barbara L. (Trent University) Marshall, BL Marshall
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.08.1994
• EAN: 9780745609287
• ISBN: 978-0-7456-0928-7
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 154 mm x 228 mm x 16 mm
• Weight: 340 g
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research