Baer, Judith A.
Our Lives Before the Law: Constructing a Feminist Jurisprudence
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691019451
- author:
- Baer, Judith A.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 272
- Genre:
- Law / Jurisprudence
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Judith A. Baer presents a new framework for feminist jurisprudence in this thought-provoking work, which seeks to reconnect feminism with liberalism and promote women's interests through the legal system. Baer argues that traditional feminist approaches have led to a narrow focus on the flaws of conventional legal theory, rather than exploring its potential as a tool for promoting social change. She contends that liberalism can be used to hold men and male institutions accountable for their actions, and that this approach has been overlooked in favour of debates about abstract differences between men and women. By re-examining the relationship between feminism and liberalism, Baer offers a fresh perspective on how to address the concrete problems with the legal system and promote women's interests.
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