Mary Daly fue una filósofa y teóloga feminista radical que se describió a sí misma como una 'feminista lesbiana radical'. Enseñó en Boston College, una institución jesuita, durante 33 años, jubilándose finalmente tras violar la política universitaria al negar el acceso a estudiantes varones en sus cursos avanzados de estudios de la mujer. Si bien permitió a los hombres en clases introductorias y los tutorizó privadamente para estudios avanzados, su postura resaltó su enfoque inflexible en la erudición feminista. El trabajo de Daly profundiza en la filosofía y teología feminista radical.
Short introductory overview of the diverse theories and applications of the concept of welfare' across the social sciences. * Defines welfare' in a broad sense, taking in issues such as well-being, social rights, etc. , rather than just looking at the welfare state or economic welfare.
This philosophical autobiography of the world's foremost radical feminist philosopher offers an imaginative chronicle of Mary Daly's voyage. Daly sees her work as that of a pirate, righteously plundering treasures of knowledge that have been stolen and hidden from women. In this inventive blend of autobiography and visionary philosophy, she reveals her struggles to smuggle back these treasures and to distinguish them from their mindbinding trappings. Outercourse brilliantly recounts Daly's debunking of patriarchal thought and blazes new paths to freedom by enabling women to discover the hidden connections that make sense of their lives.
"Gender and the Welfare State" analyzes care, work, and welfare in eight countries, focusing on the impact of the welfare state on gender roles and power dynamics. It critiques existing literature and introduces a new framework to understand gender relations shaped by national welfare systems. The book is a vital resource for those interested in gender and social policies.
The book showcases a blend of mysticism and critical theory, highlighting the author's unique wordplay and intellectual depth. It serves as a compelling invitation to explore the essence of the universe, presenting a thought-provoking perspective that encourages readers to engage with profound philosophical questions.
'Certainly one of the most promising theological statements of our time.' --The Christian Century'Not for the timid, this brilliant book calls for nothing short of the overthrow of patriarchy itself.' --The Village Voice
This title aims to offer a journey into the interior of language. The author reveals the patriarchal construction of language and religious imagery, offering alternatives. schovat popis
Focusing on the early years of Ireland's independence, this comprehensive study delves into industrial development and societal attitudes toward industrialization. It examines the critical period from the establishment of the Irish Free State to the Anglo-Irish Trade Treaty, revealing previously unexplored aspects of Irish history that shaped the nation's economic challenges. By analyzing these foundational years, the book sheds light on the roots of contemporary issues facing Ireland's economy.
"Gender and the Welfare State" analyzes care, work, and welfare across eight countries, examining how national welfare systems shape gender roles and power dynamics. The authors present a new framework to understand these relationships, emphasizing the influence of welfare on resources, labor market participation, and care provision.
Explores the contemporary position of women, brutality in Bosnia, Rwanda and other war zones, examines powerful, right-wing all-male groups, exposes the appalling dangers of cloning experiments which threaten women's biological future, but Daly also envisages a bright future for womankind.