Toward a Feminist Theory of the State

By: Catharine A. MacKinnon

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Paperback | 1 September 1991 | Edition Number 1

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Toward a Feminist Theory of the State presents Catharine MacKinnon's powerful analysis of politics, sexuality, and the law from the perspective of women. Using the debate over Marxism and feminism as a point of departure, MacKinnon develops a theory of gender centered on sexual subordination and applies it to the state. The result is an informed and compelling critique of inequality and a transformative vision of a direction for social change.

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The single most important book in the new jurisprudence...It is, in my opinion, the only book in legal theory produced in the twentieth century which can rank with H. L. A. Hart's The Concept of Law (1961). Both change the framework arid transform the paradigm of the theoretical debate. All discourse within the framework of liberal legal theory has had to place itself in relationship to the ideas and theories of Hart. All feminist legal theory, likewise, must place itself in reference to the writings of MacKinnon. Her work, however, is much more significant than that of Hart, because her perspective has the potential of social revolution. Canadian Bar Review [MacKinnon] convincingly links sexuality and violence. But what I value in this book is the leap of faith to a search for practical remedies for women's situation. -- Naomi Black Toronto Globe and Mail

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Preface
Feminism and Marxism
The Problem of Marxism and Feminism
A Feminist Critique of Marx and Engels
A Marxist Critique of Feminism
Attempts at Synthesis
Method
Consciousness Raising
Method and Politics
Sexuality
The State
The Liberal State
Rape: On Coercion and Consent
Abortion: On Public and Private
Pornography: On Morality and Politics
Sex Equality: On Difference and Dominance
Toward Feminist Jurisprudence
Notes
Credits
Index
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