Authority and Autonomy in Marriage
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"Authority and Autonomy in Marriage" is a sociological and feminist analysis by Marianne Weber that examines power relations, gender roles, and individual freedom within the institution of marriage.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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feminist analysis ⓘ sociological study ⓘ |
| addresses |
conditions for egalitarian marriage
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possibilities for mutual recognition between spouses ⓘ reform of marriage laws affecting women ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
argue for greater autonomy for women in marriage
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reveal hidden power asymmetries in marriage ⓘ |
| analyzes |
authority structures between spouses
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constraints on women’s autonomy ⓘ division of labor in marriage ⓘ legal dependency of wives ⓘ patriarchal family structures ⓘ |
| author | Marianne Weber NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| contributesTo |
gender studies
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history of feminist thought ⓘ sociology of the family ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Germany ⓘ |
| critiques |
legal doctrines that limit wives’ rights
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traditional patriarchal marriage ⓘ |
| discusses |
conflict between marital duty and self-realization
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economic dependence of wives ⓘ moral expectations placed on married women ⓘ |
| examines |
impact of marriage on women’s citizenship
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negotiation of power between spouses ⓘ relationship between law and gender inequality ⓘ tension between authority and freedom in marriage ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
family sociology
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feminist theory ⓘ sociology ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
economic aspects of marriage
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institution of marriage ⓘ legal aspects of marriage ⓘ moral norms in marriage ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
critique of legal subordination of wives
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women’s standpoint in marriage ⓘ |
| language | German ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
gender roles in marriage
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individual autonomy in marriage ⓘ marriage ⓘ power relations in marriage ⓘ |
| notableFor |
early sociological-feminist analysis of marriage
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linking legal status and gendered power in the family ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Marianne Weber’s work on women and objective culture
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Max Weber’s sociology of domination ⓘ |
| theoreticalApproach |
Weberian sociology
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feminist critique of patriarchy ⓘ |
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