Philosophizing Experiences and Vision of the Female Body, Mind, and Soul: Historical Context and Contemporary Theory provides an overview and introduction to the study of feminist theory and practice in the social sciences. This book provides a starting point for further and more advance study of the nexus of feminism, gender, and development and translates feminist theory and concepts into practice. The chapters investigate, in a historical context, mainstream and contemporary theories of feminism and gender studies. This book is ideal for post-graduate students of social science; researchers of development management, business management, public governance, and gender and development; activists; feminists; and practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, academicians, and students interested in feminist theory and knowledge building.

Topics Covered
The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:
•Feminism
•Feminist Ethics
•Feminist Theories
•Gender Mainstreaming
•Gender Oppression
•Identity
•Marriage
•Philosophy
•Reproductive Choice
•Sex Markets
•Sexual Assault
•Social Construction
•Social Issues
•Women’s Studies