Engendering Democracy

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Democracy is the central political issue of our age, yet debatesover its nature and goals rarely engage with feminist concerns. Nowthat women have the right to vote, they are thought to present nospecial problems of their own. But despite the seeminglygender-neutral categories of individual or citizen, democratictheory and practice continues to privilege the male. This book reconsiders dominant strands in democratic thinking -focusing on liberal democracy, participatory democracy, andtwentieth century versions of civic republicanism - and approachesthese from a feminist perspective. Anne Phillips explores theunder-representation of women in politics, the crucial relationshipbetween public and private spheres, and the lessons of thecontemporary women's movement as an experience in participatorydemocracy.

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Anne Phillips

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Gender & Politics Gender & Sexuality Geschlecht u. Sexualität Geschlechterfragen u. Politik Political Science Politikwissenschaft Sociology Soziologie

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CO-WINNER OF THE AMERICAN POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION'S 1992VICTORIA SCHUCK AWARD 'This book is essential reading for political scientists wantingto see how feminist theory is transforming their discipline and amajor new contribution to progressive thought on the topical issueof 'democracy'. Written with detachment and dry wit, EngenderingDemocracy takes feminist questions to the heart of politicaltheory.' Michele Barrett, Department of Social Sciences andHumanities, City University 'She is a rare academic writer who can tackle ideologies ineveryday language: the book is a joy to read.' New Statesman andSociety 'An intelligent and undidactic discussion of a wide field offeminist and democratic theory which will be fruitfullyinconvenient for both the conservative and the revolutionary.'Political Studies 'Engendering Democracy deserves to be read widely.'Radical Philosophy 'A very readable account of how feminism challenges democratictheories.' Women in Philosophy Newsletter 'A highly readable, concisely argued treatment of therelationship between feminist theory and democracy.' Queens LawJournal 'An invaluable collection of the writings of one of Britain'sbest feminist political theorists and a fascinating record of thedevelopment of the key political concerns of the past decade.'Times Higher Education Supplement
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