Gender and the law:

"Gender and the Law provides an ideal introduction to gender and feminist theory for students. Beginning with an overview of traditional notions of gender, the book establishes the key feminist and queer legal theories. It provides a basic structure and overview upon which students can build th...

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Main Authors: Bourne, Judith (Author), Derry, Caroline (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group 2018
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Online Access:Volltext
Summary:"Gender and the Law provides an ideal introduction to gender and feminist theory for students. Beginning with an overview of traditional notions of gender, the book establishes the key feminist and queer legal theories. It provides a basic structure and overview upon which students can build their understanding of some of the complex and controversial topics and debates around gender. Structured thematically, the book explores many fascinating and controversial legal issues, including issues of transgender rights; equal pay and equality in the workplace; societal changes and challenges within the regulation of personal relationships; the law surrounding consent and sexual offences; the role of gender norms in the criminal courts; legal regulation of prostitution and pornography; and the ways in which the law has responded to societal changes surrounding reproduction"
Item Description:Description based on print version record
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 257 pages.)
ISBN:9781315271477
1315271478