Justice, Gender, And The Family

Susan Moller Okin

Basic Books, Aug 4, 2008 - Family & Relationships

In the first feminist critique of modern political theory, Okin shows how the failure to apply theories of justice to the family not only undermines our most cherished democratic values but has led to a major crisis over gender-related issues.

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Review: Justice, Gender, And The Family

User Review  - Vaso - Goodreads

In her book Susan Okin wishes to eliminate gender and promote gender neutrality, in an attempt to end gender-based discrimination. She proposes that the most effective discourse would be through ...

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User Review  - Michael - Goodreads

As an undergrad I read this in conjunction with other texts in a class meant to inform the grounding of human rights. This was one of the easier texts to read we read. Okin writes clearly and the book ...

Bibliographic information

• Title: Justice, Gender, And The Family
• Author: Susan Moller Okin
• Publisher: Basic Books, 2008
• ISBN: 0786723602, 9780786723607
• Subjects: Family & Relationships / General; Social Science / Gender Studies; Social Science / Women's Studies