Susan Moller Okin's "Justice, Gender, And The Family"

Abstract: 6 pages in length. Susan Moller Okin, author of "Justice, Gender, and the Family," espouses to three distinct aspects of political space that deal with women and children: tradition, personal and property. Upon further examination, one finds that the author reconstructs the family as a means by which to increase political space in these three particular areas, with special emphasis placed upon women and children. The approach she takes in reconstruction is by reviewing and heavily critiquing philosopher John Rawls' social contract theory for having grossly overlooked the issue of gender. No additional sources cited.

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Catagory: Feminists, Activists & The Struggle For Womens' Rights

Subcatagory: Women'S Issues & Gender Study

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