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Feminism and the Power of Love : Interdisciplinary interventions

García-Andrade, Adriana ; Gunnarsson, Lena LU orcid and Jónasdóttir, Anna G. (2018)
Abstract
The power of love has become a renewed matter of feminist and non-feminist attention in the 21st century’s theory debates. What is this power? Is it a form of domination? Or is it a liberating force in our contemporary societies?

Within Feminism and the Power of Love lies the central argument that, although love is a crucial site of gendered power asymmetries, it is also a vital source of human empowerment that we cannot live without. Instead of emphasizing "either-or", this enlightening title puts the dualities and contradictions of love center stage. Indeed, by offering various theoretical perspectives on what makes love such a central value and motivator for people, this title will increase one’s understanding as to why love... (More)
The power of love has become a renewed matter of feminist and non-feminist attention in the 21st century’s theory debates. What is this power? Is it a form of domination? Or is it a liberating force in our contemporary societies?

Within Feminism and the Power of Love lies the central argument that, although love is a crucial site of gendered power asymmetries, it is also a vital source of human empowerment that we cannot live without. Instead of emphasizing "either-or", this enlightening title puts the dualities and contradictions of love center stage. Indeed, by offering various theoretical perspectives on what makes love such a central value and motivator for people, this title will increase one’s understanding as to why love can keep people in its grip - even when practiced in ways that deplete and oppress. In light of such analyses, the contributions within Feminism and the Power of Love present new perspectives on the conditions and characteristics of non-oppressive, mutually enhancing ways of loving.

Bridging the gap between Feminist Affect Studies and Feminist Love Studies, this book will appeal to undergraduate and postgraduate students, including postdoctoral researchers, interested in fields such as women’s and gender studies, sociology, political science, philosophy, cultural studies and sexuality studies. (Less)
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García-Andrade, Adriana ; LU orcid and Jónasdóttir, Anna G.
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Book/Report
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published
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love, gender, feminist theory, sexuality, affect theory, feminist love studies
publisher
Routledge
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  • scopus:85048781340
ISBN
9781315200798
9781138710054
DOI
10.4324/9781315200798
language
English
LU publication?
yes
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https://www.routledge.com/Feminism-and-the-Power-of-Love-Interdisciplinary-Interventions/Andrade-Gunnarsson-Jonasdottir/p/book/9781138710054
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2018-02-13 08:50:52
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