Theoretical Perspectives on Feminism

Feminists have long been suspicious of the promises of liberalism: individual freedom and equality before the law. However, modern feminism was constituted in relation to the abstract individualism that founds universal inclusion within liberalism. In the present context, feminism continues to operate within the paradoxical spaces produced by the contradictions, inconsistencies and discrimination inherent in societies. Delving deep into various theoretical aspects of feminism — liberalism, individualism, universalism, imperialism, anti-racism, anachronism, constitutionalism, particularism, paternalism, pluralism and racism, etc.–the present book makes elaborate discussion along with views of eminent feminists. The book also deals with women’s capabilities and universal values in the context of feminism. The book is of great use to students, teachers, feminists and general readers.