Introduction 1. The Power of Law 2. Rape: Law and the Disqualification of Women's Sexuality 3. A Note on Child Sexual Abuse 4. The Quest for a feminist Jurisprudence 5. Law, Power and Women's Bodies 6. Theory into Practice: The Problem of Pornography 7. The Problem of Rights Bibliography Index
. . . an important and illuminating feminist analysis of
the law . . . . It is to be highly recommended for those concerned
with sociology, women's studies, law, social work, public policy
and the generally socially concerned reader - Crime,
Law and Social Change
Smart's Feminism and the Power of Law
represents a worthy and learned attempt to acknowledge the
power of feminism to construct an alternative reality to mainstream
legal discourse. This is an important and provocative book which
should be read by those unafraid of differing views of
jurisprudence and students of feminist legal theory -
Melbourne University Law Review
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