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Topic: Define and discuss the rise of two of the newapproaches to the theory of law; feminism and postmodernism. What effects uponthe legal system are these two approaches likely to have?
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Topic: Define and discuss the rise of two of the new approaches to the theory of law; feminism and postmodernism. What effects upon the legal system are these two approaches likely to have? To fully discuss the effect of feminism and postmodernism upon the legal system we must define each theory as it stands in relation to the law. Feminism can be best explained as "the support for the social equality of the sexes, leading to opposition to patriarchy (social organisation in which males dominate females) and sexism."1 In concept and procedure feminism is highly variable. Those who see themselves as feminists advocate differing levels of criticisms of patriarchy and advance according alternatives to the status quo. This is most certainly the case with those who advocate feminist legal theories and/or proffer changes or variations to our system of law Indeed, feminist legal theories are brought about by a range of feminists whose...
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