Liberty for Women: Freedom and Feminism in the 21st Century

The contributors to this collection offer a vision of contemporary feminism that runs counter to and goes beyond the dominant attitudes of the feminist orthodoxy. Basing their arguments on individual rights and personal reponsibility, the contributors offer surprising views on a wide range of issues that confront modern women: self-defence; sexual freedom; reproduction; economic well-being; the promise of technology; and the place of traditional values, including the family. This feminist view, for example, asserts the right of gun ownership, champions the free market as the best hope for women’s prosperity, defends abortion rights and values traditions. It sees choice as the key for all women, from housewives to CEOs, from prostitutes to mothers.