Feminism and power : the need for critical theory /

This book offers a critique of power feminism using the critical theories of Theodor Adorno and Jacques Derrida. It counters a triumphalist reading of female empowerment using the "negative," parergonal philosophies of these two authors, and advocates listening to the sufferer rather than...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Caputi, Mary, 1957-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2013]
Temas:
Adorno, Theodor W., > 1903-1969.
Derrida, Jacques.
Feminism.
Feminist theory.
Power (Social sciences)
Féminisme.
Théorie féministe.
Pouvoir (Sciences sociales)
feminism.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Feminism & Feminist Theory.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This book offers a critique of power feminism using the critical theories of Theodor Adorno and Jacques Derrida. It counters a triumphalist reading of female empowerment using the "negative," parergonal philosophies of these two authors, and advocates listening to the sufferer rather than celebrating the triumphalism of the reigning neoliberal order.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xxi, 195 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780739175804
0739175807

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