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Feminist Jurisprudence- Rejection of Patriarchy

Friday, November 8, 2013: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Napoleon B3-C3 (Sheraton New Orleans Hotel)
Amy Friesenhahn , University of Texas at Tyler
The revolution in feminist jurisprudence today is founded in the rejection of patriarchy. Law is a patriarchal institution and philosophically excludes women. Critical examination of the philosophy in law oppressing women reveals the effect patriarchy has on perpetuating a divided society and sheds light on the continued exclusion of women.