Sexism and the law: A study of male beliefs and legal bias in Britain and the United States

ISBN: 9780855201968

定价: 33.00

内容简介

:luctory Note
rather unusual book. It examines the function and role of
society and the crucial ways in which the law determines
~es their proper place . Historically women have pressed
n the law-claims for reform and for the removal of
ns on what they are (legally) able to do. In this study the
by women to be recognised (legally and socially) as adult
ire discussed; so too are the responses and stances of judges???
rs and the leaders of the legal profession. These lawyers and
???ere men and their decisions and pronouncements reflected
iefs about females. The discussion juxtaposes developments
n with those in America. It compares??? contrasts and seeks to
~nd the development of the Law s regulation of women-
on as to what they can do and even what they can be.
ly then major issues are raised- issues about which much has
ritten and around which popular and political controversy
es on both sides of the Atlantic. Yet the authors treatment is
excited nor merely topical. Sachs and Wilson do take sides
???~y press their arguments firmly??? but even so they attend to
:ing views and they are never dogmatic. This is a thorough
s which??? in spite of the long and strenuous public debate
the role of woman in society??? may plausibly claim to raise
~uestions (and new problems) and to offer original insights.
theme of this study is an exploration of the sources of male
ation and sexist complacency??? as well as the techniques used in
ng female subordination. Legal controls and legal decisions
as they continue to have - a significant determining influence
e social and occupational possibilities open to women. In
ica and in Britain the historical continuity of predominant
s about women (albeit articulated and justified in changing
)is illustrated as Sachs and Wilson detail the long drawn out
aign women have waged to be recognised as persons. Men s
??? ~ ???
)poly over power and prestige and the benevolent protection
afforded to subservient women is made clear. Sometimes
:ly??? occasionally brutally??? women were denied opportunities -