Publisher's Synopsis
This provides an overview of theoretical developments within the Anglo-Saxon women's movement from the late 18th century to today, taking as its theme sexual difference.;The first part traces the evolution of attitudes toward the question of difference from Mary Wollstonecraft to current debates about post-structualism and post-feminism.;The second part examines controversies in several key policy areas: sex discrimination and affirmative action, abortion, divorce and custory, pornography, rape, maternity and parental leave, and protective legislation.;This book is intended for students and researchers in gender studies, sociology and political science.
