"Feminism and the Limits of Equality" is a 1989 essay by Susan Moller Okin, an American political theorist and feminist. The essay is considered a classic of feminist literature and has been widely influential in shaping feminist thought and activism, particularly in the area of feminist political theory.
In "Feminism and the Limits of Equality," Okin argues that traditional liberal feminist theory, which emphasizes the achievement of formal legal equality between men and women, is limited in its ability to address the ongoing structural inequality faced by women in society. She contends that this approach is not sufficient to fully address the ways in which patriarchal societal structures and attitudes continue to oppress women.
The essay also critiques the mainstream feminist movement for its emphasis on achieving equality through the attainment of formal legal rights, and argues that this approach is inherently problematic and limited. Instead, Okin calls for a more radical rethinking of societal structures and attitudes in order to achieve true equality for women.
Okin's writing is considered a touchstone of the feminist critique of liberal political theory, which argues that liberal feminism does not sufficiently address the ongoing structural inequality faced by women. Her ideas have been widely read, studied and referenced and continue to shape the discourse on feminist political theory.
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