Feminist scholars have long been concerned with how women and sexuality are perceived and treated by the American legal system. Feminists have put forth a variety of arguments seeking the causes and solutions to the class-based and sex-biased characteristics of the legal system that contribute to the victimization of women in contemporary society. No consensus within the women's movement has been achieved on a number of legal issues, such as pornography or prostitution, since approaches are often divided by political, economic, moral, or sexual ideology.Women, Sex, and the Law is a comprehensive survey and analysis of the legal and sexual issues important to women. Rosemarie Tong introduces the reader to the different feminist and legal perspectives on the causes and solutions for the problems of pornography, sexual harassment, prostitution, rape, and woman-battering. Tong clearly and concisely details and assesses the legal theory and practice for each issue, describs and critiques the various feminist debates surrounding these concerns, and offers her own thoughtful proposals for ameliorating the discriminatory tendencies and improving the effectiveness of our present legal system.

About the Author
Rosemarie Tong is Thatcher Professor in Philosophy and Medical Humanities at Davidson College.

Reviews
A significant advance in the theoretical integration of legal and sexual issues important to women. This is scholarship at its best. A superior, well-balanced contributionto clear thinking about contemporary social problems. Highly recommended. * CHOICE *



Book Information
ISBN 9780847672318
Author Rosemarie Tong
Format Paperback
Page Count 216
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 290g
Dimensions(mm) 219mm * 133mm * 15mm