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Prostitution and Feminism: Towards a Politics of Feeling
Maggie O´neill
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Hardback. This book provides an engaging and comprehensive introduction to feminist interpretations of prostitution. Based upon the authora s own original ethnographic research, it seeks to challenge stereotypical representations of women working in the sex industry. Num Pages: 240 pages, 7. BIC Classification: JFFK; JFMX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 22. Weight in Grams: 474.
Feminists have long differed in their view of prostitution. While some regard it as a classic form of exploitation and degradation, others offer a more sympathetic interpretation of women's involvement in the sex industry. In this important new book, Maggie O'Neill seeks to explore the theoretical debates on prostitution and the relevance of these to the everyday lived experiences of women working on the streets.
Feminists have long differed in their view of prostitution. While some regard it as a classic form of exploitation and degradation, others offer a more sympathetic interpretation of women's involvement in the sex industry. In this important new book, Maggie O'Neill seeks to explore the theoretical debates on prostitution and the relevance of these to the everyday lived experiences of women working on the streets.
Based upon her own ethnographic research - defined as ethno-mimesis - the author seeks to undermine and demystify stereotypical images of prostitutes. She explores the narratives offered by prostitutes themselves, as well as other ... Read more
The book will be of particular interest to students and scholars in gender studies, feminist theory and sociology.
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745612041
SKU
V9780745612041
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About Maggie O´neill
Maggie O'Neill is a Reader in Sociology and Women's Studies at Staffordshire University
Reviews for Prostitution and Feminism: Towards a Politics of Feeling
‘Prostitution and Feminism is a great examples of feminist research, developing new theoretical concepts and methodological approaches for a feminism that can entwine critical conceptual explorations with an ethnographic approach that brings life to the broader analysis. A wide-ranging, readable and authoritative book.’ – Vikki Bell, Goldsmiths College, University of London ‘By working across traditional disciplinary divides, O’Neill provides ... Read more