Theorizing Backlash Philosophical Reflections on the Resistance to Feminism |
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| Editor:
| Superson, Anita M.
Cudd, Ann E. |
| Contribution by:
| Burgess-Jackson, Keith
Webb, Mark Owen
Chamallas, Martha
Willett, Cynthia
Maybee, Julie E.
Moeller, Carol A.
Carse, Alisa L.
DeBruin, Debra A.
Bell, Linda A. |
| Series title: | Studies in Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7425-1373-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2002 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $173.95 |
Book Description:
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Contrary to the popular belief that feminism has gained a foothold in the many disciplines of the academy, the essays collected in Theorizing Backlash argue that feminism is still actively resisted in mainstream academia. Contributors to this volume consider the professional, philosophical, and personal backlashes against feminist thought, and reflect upon their ramifications. The conclusion is that the disdain and irrational resentment of feminism, even in higher education, amounts to...
More DescriptionContrary to the popular belief that feminism has gained a foothold in the many disciplines of the academy, the essays collected in Theorizing Backlash argue that feminism is still actively resisted in mainstream academia. Contributors to this volume consider the professional, philosophical, and personal backlashes against feminist thought, and reflect upon their ramifications. The conclusion is that the disdain and irrational resentment of feminism, even in higher education, amounts to a backlash against progress.