Sexual contract

Author: Carol Pateman (USA)
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Based on a comparative analysis of different arguments from classical contractarians, the author attempts to break through the self-censorship system of contract theory. Her viewpoint is: the sexual contract is an oppressed dimension of contract theory and an inseparable part of the original choice of contract theory. Social contract is based on the sexual contract, humans are born free and equal, and the true origin of political power is sexual rights or the right to marriage.
Target Audience: Students and scholars of sociology, political science, women's studies, sexual studies, cultural workers, and humanities faculty and students at universities.