Appunti su femminismo e teoria del diritto. Una rassegna

This paper does not claim to be an introduction to the feminist analysis of the law in general or of the specific theories of law but it arises at the halfway point between some criticisms and proposal of alternative elements. For this reason, in the following few pages I will give an overview on feminism trying so as to highlight the numerous shades of meaning that the word “feminism” could assume and potentially could evoke. At the same time it indicates not only a social and/or political movement but also a legal theory. In addition, when we speak of feminism, it is necessary to clearly state that there are many differences within feminism: difference in approach, emphasis, and objectives; that make sweeping generalizations difficult. Despite the many divergences in feminist theory, it is nonetheless possible to make some generalizations. This consideration would explain the multiple internal contradictions in the same feminist movement and also its many misunderstandings.