Animals and Women: Feminist Theoretical Explorations (Paperback)

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Animals and Women is a collection of pioneering essays that explores the theoretical connections between feminism and animal defense. Offering a feminist perspective on the status of animals, this unique volume argues persuasively that both the social construction and oppressions of women are inextricably connected to the ways in which we comprehend and abuse other species. Furthermore, it demonstrates that such a focus does not distract from the struggle for women’s rights, but rather contributes to it.
This wide-ranging multidisciplinary anthology presents original material from scholars in a variety of fields, as well as a rare, early article by Virginia Woolf. Exploring the leading edge of the species/gender boundary, it addresses such issues as the relationship between abortion rights and animal rights, the connection between woman-battering and animal abuse, and the speciesist basis for much sexist language. Also considered are the ways in which animals have been regarded by science, literature, and the environmentalist movement. A striking meditation on women and wolves is presented, as is an examination of sexual harassment and the taxonomy of hunters and hunting. Finally, this compelling collection suggests that the subordination and degradation of women is a prototype for other forms of abuse, and that to deny this connection is to participate in the continued mistreatment of animals and women.

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"This is an outstanding collection. The authors write expertly on the surprisingly intimate relation between attitudes toward animals and women in our culture. From reading their work on pornography, the treatment of ‘laboratory’ animals, hunting, wife-beating, and factory farming I have learned a tremendous amount. This superbly edited volume makes an important contribution to the cause of animal and human liberation."—Jane Tompkins, Duke University

Product Details

• Paperback: 392 pages
• Publisher: Duke University Press; 1 edition (December 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822316676
• ISBN-13: 978-0822316671
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #93,544 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Let's look at the words we use., May 8, 2009

By	Beverly J. Stevens "Speechless" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is eye-opening. If we call a woman a pig, are be being verbally abusive to the woman, the pig, or both? The book helps us understand the psycological roots of violence: violence and male dominance (i.e., the spiritual hunter). The author draws many correlations throughout the book. This is not a quick read for the thinking person but an excellent study in human thought, words, and actions throughout our society, relating to women. Whether or not we agree with what is written here, we will certainly give it some thought.