Natural Women, Cultured Men: A Feminist Perspective on Sociological Theory

by R.A. Sydie

This book examines the work of the classical social theorists -- Durkheim, Weber, Marx, Engels and Freud -- from a feminist perspective. The focus is on the theoretical approach adopted by each theorist in his examination of the nature of human nature and, more specifically, the nature of sex relationships. In general, the dichotomized, hierarchical view of sex relationships common to each of the theorists forms the framework for the discussions and critiques.

Genres: Feminism, Sociology

280 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Isadora Paiva · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic primer on feminist critiques of the classics in sociology. It's well organized and straight to the point, without the repetitiveness so commn in academic books, that makes them hundreds of pages overlong. Recommended for those just familiarizing themselves with the subject, since it is a basic introduction.