Feminism and Pornography by Charles E. Cottle (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Feminism and Pornography by Charles E. Cottle, Ronald J. Berger, Patricia Searles Presenting an in-depth review of feminist and nonfeminist literature, it explores influential feminist ideologies as well as those that are only beginning to be voiced.The authors first review the femininst movement in relation to the pornography debate among both feminists and nonfeminists. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Feminists do not present a united front on either the legal and political remedies they propose, or definitions of sexuality and appropriate standards representing it. This study is the first to treat pornography within the context of the debate among feminists, also examining nonfeminist views embodied in popular opinion and social policy. Presenting an in-depth review of feminist and nonfeminist literature, it explores influential feminist ideologies as well as those that are only beginning to be voiced.The authors first review the femininst movement in relation to the pornography debate among both feminists and nonfeminists. Divisions over questions of sexuality, censorship, and sexual roles and lifestyles are highlighted in an analysis of radical and libertarian feminist viewpoints. Liberal, Marxist, socialist, and black approaches to feminism are also evaluated. Feminism and Pornography also addresses the male perspective on pornography and mens responses to the feminists debate. The final chapters assess this debate in terms of empirical research on pornography, and legal and nonlegal strategies for regulating pornography. Providing an understanding of a broad range of feminist viewpoints, this balanced, even-handed discussion may prove helpful in moving beyond the current impasse. Feminism and Pornography is an important new work for research or courses in womens studies, politics, sexuality, social problems, deviance, and law. Author Biography RONALD J. BERGER is Professor of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where he teaches courses in criminology and the sociology of law. He edited The Sociology of Juvenile Delinquency.PATRICIA SEARLES is Professor of Sociology and Womens Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where she teaches courses in gender roles, the family, and violence against women.CHARLES E. COTTLE is Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where he teaches courses in political theory, public opinion, and research methods. The authors, together or separately, have published on a number of gender-related topics, including: sexual assault, rape law reform, womens self-defense, female delinquency, media images of women, and pornography. Table of Contents PrefaceThe Feminist Movement and the Contemporary Pornography DebateTraditional Perspectives on Pornography: Popular Positions and Governmental CommissionsPornography and the Feminist Sexuality Debate: Radical and Libertarian FeminismOther Feminist Perspectives on Pornography: Liberal, Marxist, Socialist, and Black FeminismMens Perspectives on PornographyThe Research Context of the Feminist DebateThe Legal Context of the Feminist DebateNonlegal Alternatives and Concluding RemarksIndex Review .,."useful information and up-to-date references make this an accessible introduction to a complex topic. All levels."-Choice?...useful information and up-to-date references make this an accessible introduction to a complex topic. All levels.?-Choice?This book is not an antipornography discourse nor an anticensorship one. It is a, rather, an elegant effort to acknowledge the range of ideology and to find the common elements of various feminist perspectives. As a work of social policy analysis, it is a tool to help to draw the connections between pornography and other social institutions that may harm women.?-Affilia..."useful information and up-to-date references make this an accessible introduction to a complex topic. All levels."-Choice"This book is not an antipornography discourse nor an anticensorship one. It is a, rather, an elegant effort to acknowledge the range of ideology and to find the common elements of various feminist perspectives. As a work of social policy analysis, it is a tool to help to draw the connections between pornography and other social institutions that may harm women."-Affilia Promotional ... a compact survey of recent scholarly and political reflection on contemporary issues relating to pornography... an accessible introduction to a complex topic. All levels. Choice Long Description Feminists do not present a united front on either the legal and political remedies they propose, or definitions of sexuality and appropriate standards representing it. This study is the first to treat pornography within the context of the debate among feminists, also examining nonfeminist views embodied in popular opinion and social policy. Presenting an in-depth review of feminist and nonfeminist literature, it explores influential feminist ideologies as well as those that are only beginning to be voiced. The authors first review the femininst movement in relation to the pornography debate among both feminists and nonfeminists. Divisions over questions of sexuality, censorship, and sexual roles and lifestyles are highlighted in an analysis of radical and libertarian feminist viewpoints. Liberal, Marxist, socialist, and black approaches to feminism are also evaluated. Feminism and Pornography also addresses the male perspective on pornography and mens responses to the feminists debate. The final chapters assess this debate in terms of empirical research on pornography, and legal and nonlegal strategies for regulating pornography. Providing an understanding of a broad range of feminist viewpoints, this balanced, even-handed discussion may prove helpful in moving beyond the current impasse. Feminism and Pornography is an important new work for research or courses in womens studies, politics, sexuality, social problems, deviance, and law. Review Quote "...useful information and up-to-date references make this an accessible introduction to a complex topic. All levels." Choice Promotional "Headline" … a compact survey of recent scholarly and political reflection on contemporary issues relating to pornography. . . . an accessible introduction to a complex topic. All levels. Choice Details ISBN0275938190 Author Patricia Searles Pages 192 Year 1991 ISBN-10 0275938190 ISBN-13 9780275938192 Format Hardcover Country of Publication United States DEWEY 363.47 Illustrations index Birth 1951 Affiliation Professor of Sociology and Womens Studies, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, USA Place of Publication Westport Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc Publication Date 1991-06-21 Short Title FEMINISM & PORNOGRAPHY Language English Media Book UK Release Date 1991-06-21 AU Release Date 1991-06-21 NZ Release Date 1991-06-21 US Release Date 1991-06-21 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Audience Undergraduate Audience Age 7-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:16432974;

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