Reproducing The World: Essays In Feminist Theory

by Mary O'Brien

Overview

This book offers a small contribution to ongoing feminist struggles to advance and support the reproduction and transformation of collective being-in-the-world. It explores ethnocentrism, preoccupation with theoretical issues, and a celibate indifference to (or repression of) sexual issues.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367301170
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/31/2021
Pages:	306
Product dimensions:	5.81(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Preface — Feminist Theory — Reproducing the World — State Power and Reproductive Freedom — Abstract Thought and Feminist Theory — The Tyranny of the Abstract: Structure, State, and Patriarchy — Redefining Revolution: Women and Socialism — Collective Pilgrimage: The Political Personal — The Critique of Patriarchy — Resolute Anticipation: Heidegger and Beckett — The Root of the Mandrake: Machiavelli and Manliness — The Art of Falling Upwards: Milton on Marriage — Hegel: Man, Physiology, and Fate1 — Women, Health, and Education — Learning to Win — Hegemony Theory and the Reproduction of Patriarchy — Feminism as Passionate Scholarship — Political Ideology and Patriarchal Education — Ethics and Ideology in Health Care: A Feminist Perspective

Editorial Reviews

In this collection of 15 essays, most of which have not been previously published, O'Brien (sociology of education, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education) elaborates, refines and extends the theoretical breakthroughs of her earlier book, The Politics of reproduction. Of special interest are her treatments of new reproductive technologies, patriarchy, and issues of health and education. No subject index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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