Autonomy, Oppression, and Gender

Download or read book Autonomy, Oppression, and Gender written by Andrea Veltman and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These new essays examine philosophical issues at the intersection of feminism and autonomy studies. Are autonomy and independence useful goals for women and subordinate persons? Is autonomy possible in contexts of social subordination and oppression? Is the pursuit of desires that issue from patriarchal norms consistent with autonomous agency? How should we understand the concepts of relational autonomy and adaptive preferences? How do emotions and caring relate to autonomous deliberation? Contributors to this collection answer these and related questions.