French Feminist Theory - An Introduction

French Feminist Theory offers an introduction to the key concepts and themes in French feminist thought, both the materialist and the linguistic/psychoanalytic traditions. These are explored through the work of a wide range of theorists. The book outlines the philosophical and political diversity of French feminism, setting developments in the field in the particular cultural and social contexts in which they have emerged and unfolded. The principal areas covered are: ongoing debates on the cultural construction and definition of sexual and gendered idenities; the relationship between subjectivity and language; the roles played by both private and public institutions in the shaping of sexual relations; the issue of embodiment; and the relationship betweengender, sexuality and race. Finally, the book traces the connections between French andAnglo-Americanfeminist approaches and methodologies.

Product details

• Authors: Dani Cavallaro, Cavallaro Dani
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.02.2007
• EAN: 9780826492456
• ISBN: 978-0-8264-9245-6
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Continuum Collection Series; Continuum Collection Series
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research; Soziale und ethische Themen, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Feminism & Feminist Theory, Feminism & feminist theory, Feminism and feminist theory