Lena Gunnarsson

The Contradictions of Love: Towards a feminist-realist ontology of sociosexuality offers a robust and multifaceted theoretical account of how, in contemporary western societies, women continue to be subordinated to men through sexual love. The book defends and elaborates Anna G. Jónasdóttir’s thesis that men tend to exploit women of their ‘love power’, by means of an innovative application of critical realism, dialectical critical realism and the philosophy of metaReality. Gunnarsson also offers a critique of the state of affairs of contemporary feminist theory. The author demonstrates that the meta-theoretical framework of critical realism offers the tools that can counter the poststructuralist hegemony still prevailing in feminist theory. On a general level, The Contradictions of Love attempts at reconciling theoretical positions which tend to appear in opposition to one another. In particular, it offers a way of bridging the gap between the notion of love as a locus of exploitation and that of love as a force which can conquer oppression. This book is a unique and timely contribution in the field of feminist theory, in that it offers the first elaborate assessment and development of Jónasdóttir’s important but relatively sidestepped work, and in that it counters poststructuralist trends from the point of view of a robust critical realist framework that has hitherto been spectacularly absent in feminist theory, although it offers solutions to metatheoretical problems at the forefront of feminist debates; in the field of critical realism broadly defined, in that it elaborates on crucial ontological themes of (dialectical) critical realism and the philosophy of metaReality via a discussion of the issues of love, sexuality, gender and power; and finally, in the field of love studies, in that it offers a sophisticated account of how gender asymmetries prevail in love despite norms of gender equality and reciprocity, and in that it reconciles feminist, conflict-oriented perspectives on love with notions of love as transcending conflict.

Towards a feminist-realist ontology of sociosexuality

The Contradictions of Love

Michiel van Ingen

Angela Martinez Dy

"This book marks a pivotal moment in the intensifying dialogue between the philosophical approach of critical realism and the fields of feminist theory and gender research. During the last three decades, these fields have been decisively influenced by poststructuralist perspectives. As such perspectives are increasingly being challenged, this book argues that critical realism is able to serve as a fruitful resource for carving out new paths for feminist theorizing and research. At the same time, it argues that feminist insights on gender and knowledge production have the potential to significantly enrich the field of critical realist philosophy as well. Hence, this book serves as a forum for a number of interventions that, in different ways, explore synergetic potentials as well as tensions between critical realist and various feminist perspectives. It engages in debates over the conditions of knowledge production and the relationship of knowledge to the world, offers new ways of understanding sex, gender and power, as well as the intersectional interplay of diverse power relations, and explores how critical realism relates to new materialist and postpositivist realist approaches. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Critical Realism."--Provided by publisher.

Exchanges, Challenges, Synergies

Gender, Feminism and Critical Realism

Elsa Blomster

Vill du komma igång med träningen av din fågelhundsvalp men vet inte riktigt var du ska börja? Är ni ett träningsgäng som vill ha en valpkurs att följa? Eller är du kanske instruktör och vill ha ett bra valpkursupplägg som bygger på bokenValpträning till vardag och fest? Då är den här studiehandledningen något för dig! Handledningen innehåller åtta tillfällen med tips på praktisk träning, lästips i boken, utvärdering av träningen och läxa till nästa gång. Den är uppbyggd som en valpkurs med fokus på grundfärdigheter som din fågelhundsvalp behöver för att bli en bra apportör: avlämningar, fotgående, stadga, stoppsignal, närsök, dirigeringar och vattenarbete. Använd handledningen som det passar dig bäst! Lägg till eller ta bort övningar, gör det lättare eller svårare och anteckna gärna direkt i den. Studiehandledningen är baserad på Valpträning till vardag och fest och du behöver boken för att kunna använda studiehandledningen fullt ut. Elsa Blomster och Lena Gunnarsson är hundinstruktörer och bedriver all träning med ett klickertänk. Med sina retrievrar och spanielar fokuserar de främst på jaktträningen – både att jaga och att starta på prov. 2012 gav de ut boken ”Apportering till vardag och fest” och startade Klickerförlaget, där de sprider kunskap om positiv hundträning genom böcker, kurser och filmer. De har även gett ut två studiehandledningar kopplade till ”Apportering till vardag och fest”, en på grundnivå och en på fortsättningsnivå. 2019 gav de ut boken ”Valpträning till vardag och fest”. 2022 gav de ut en reviderad utgåva av Apportering till vardag och fest med filmer på alla övningar.

Valpträning till vardag och fest - studiehandledning

Steph Grohmann

In assessing the current state of feminism and gender studies, whether on a theoretical or a practical level, it has become increasingly challenging to avoid the conclusion that these fields are in a state of disarray. Indeed, feminist and gender studies discussions are beset with persistent splits and disagreements. This reader suggests that returning to, and placing centre-stage, the role of philosophy, especially critical realist philosophy of science, is invaluable for efforts that seek to overcome or mitigate the uncertainty and acrimony that have resulted from this situation. In particular, it claims that the dialectical logic that runs through critical realist philosophy is ideally suited to advancing feminist and gender studies discussions about broad ontological and epistemological questions and considerations, intersectionality, and methodology, methods, and empirical research. By bringing together four new and eight existing writings this reader provides both a focal point for renewed discussions about the potential and actual contributions of critical realist philosophy to feminism and gender studies and a timely contribution to these discussions.

Critical Realism, Feminism, and Gender: A Reader

The Contradictions of Love: Towards a feminist-realist ontology of sociosexuality offers a robust and multifaceted theoretical account of how, in contemporary western societies, women continue to be subordinated to men through sexual love. The book defends and elaborates Anna G. Jónasdóttir's thesis that men tend to exploit women of their 'love power', by means of an innovative application of critical realism, dialectical critical realism and the philosophy of metaReality. Gunnarsson also offers a critique of the state of affairs of contemporary feminist theory. The author demonstrates that the meta-theoretical framework of critical realism offers the tools that can counter the poststructuralist hegemony still prevailing in feminist theory. On a general level, The Contradictions of Love attempts at reconciling theoretical positions which tend to appear in opposition to one another. In particular, it offers a way of bridging the gap between the notion of love as a locus of exploitation and that of love as a force which can conquer oppression. This book is a unique and timely contribution in the field of feminist theory, in that it offers the first elaborate assessment and development of Jónasdóttir's important but relatively sidestepped work, and in that it counters poststructuralist trends from the point of view of a robust critical realist framework that has hitherto been spectacularly absent in feminist theory, although it offers solutions to metatheoretical problems at the forefront of feminist debates; in the field of critical realism broadly defined, in that it elaborates on crucial ontological themes of (dialectical) critical realism and the philosophy of metaReality via a discussion of the issues of love, sexuality, gender and power; and finally, in the field of love studies, in that it offers a sophisticated account of how gender asymmetries prevail in love despite norms of gender equality and reciprocity, and in that it reconciles feminist, conflict-oriented perspectives on love with notions of love as transcending conflict.

Towards a Feminist-Realist Ontology of Sociosexuality

Anna G. Jónasdóttir

Adriana García-Andrade

The power of love has become a renewed matter of feminist and non-feminist attention in the 21st century’s theory debates. What is this power? Is it a form of domination? Or is it a liberating force in our contemporary societies? Within Feminism and the Power of Love lies the central argument that, although love is a crucial site of gendered power asymmetries, it is also a vital source of human empowerment that we cannot live without. Instead of emphasizing "either-or", this enlightening title puts the dualities and contradictions of love center stage. Indeed, by offering various theoretical perspectives on what makes love such a central value and motivator for people, this title will increase one’s understanding as to why love can keep people in its grip - even when practiced in ways that deplete and oppress. In light of such analyses, the contributions within Feminism and the Power of Love present new perspectives on the conditions and characteristics of non-oppressive, mutually enhancing ways of loving. Bridging the gap between Feminist Affect Studies and Feminist Love Studies, this book will appeal to undergraduate and postgraduate students, including postdoctoral researchers, interested in fields such as women’s and gender studies, sociology, political science, philosophy, cultural studies and sexuality studies.

Interdisciplinary Interventions

Feminism and the Power of Love

Rätt från början! Har du en fågelhundsvalp? Kanske tänker du jaga med den eller starta på prov – eller så vill du bara träna på det som din hund i grunden är avlad för? Vill du dessutom träna på ett sätt som ger glädje för både dig och valpen är det här boken för dig! Gör en massa rätt från början så blir träningen av den lite äldre hunden så mycket lättare! I den här boken får du lära dig mer om hur du skapar goda rutiner som kommer göra jaktträningen mycket lättare. Du får tips om hur du kan lära valpen att växla mellan aktivitet och vila och såklart finns massor av tips på valpövningar kring till exempel stadga, apportering, stoppsignal och dirigering. Filmer på alla övningar! Från författarna till boken Apportering till vardag och fest! Elsa Blomster och Lena Gunnarsson är hundinstruktörer och bedriver all träning med ett klickertänk. Med sina retrievrar och spanielar fokuserar de främst på jaktträningen – både att jaga och att starta på prov. De har även erfarenhet från tävlingslydnad, brukslydnad, agility, rallylydnad, viltspår, specialsök och nosework. 2012 gav de ut boken ”Apportering till vardag och fest” och startade Klickerförlaget, där de sprider kunskap om positiv hundträning genom kurser, filmer och det skrivna ordet.

Valpträning till vardag och fest – belöningsbaserad fågelhundsträning

Har du en fågelhund och vill hitta ett riktigt roligt sätt att aktivera din hund på - och kanske starta på jaktprov? Vill du träna på ett sätt där din hund har lika roligt som du när ni tränar? Vill du lära dig hur du kan kombinera klickerträning och jaktprovsträning? Då är det här en bok för dig! Apportering till vardag och fest är den första boken på svenska om hur du kan träna jaktapportering med klickertänk. Boken beskriver ett nytänkande inom fågelhundsträningen som utmanar dig att testa något nytt – om du vågar och vill. I boken presenteras mer än 100 övningar som du kan göra för att få en duktig apportör. Övningarna är anpassade för de inledande jaktprovsklasserna för spaniel och retriever, men även du som har en stående fågelhund har nytta av boken när du lär in apporteringsarbetet.

Aktivering och grundläggande jaktprovsträning med klicker

Apportering till vardag och fest

Adriana García Andrade

The affective turn -- Violence against women: perspectives and strategies -- Notes -- References -- PART III: Togetherness and its forms -- 7. Feminist visions and socio-political meanings of non-monogamous love -- Contemporary bonding, plurality of love -- Consensual plurality and sustainability of bonding -- Notes -- References -- 8. The invisible ties We share: A relational analysis of the contemporary loving couple -- The semantics of love and the We -- Love in situation: the WeLR in motion -- Enminded bodies in the WeLR -- Final remarks: the bonds the WeLR creates -- Notes -- References -- 9. Silent love: On Irigaray's suggestion of cultivating sexual difference -- A culture of two subjects -- Listening -- The meaning of the word 'silence' -- Silence as a condition of love -- Cultivating silence -- Silent love -- Notes -- References -- 10. Love, feminism and dialectics: Repairing splits in theory and practice -- Dialectical critical realism -- Benjamin: from existential tension to oppressive contradiction -- Dialectics, necessity and redemptive critique -- The reparative turn and the issue of transformation -- In the pulse of now -- Closing words -- Notes -- References -- Index

Do you have a gun dog and want to have a great time working with your dog and perhaps enter a field trial? Do you want to find a training method where your dog has just as much fun as you do? Do you want to learn how to combine reward based training and field trial training? If so, this is the book for you. Retrieving for All Occasions is an accessible and inspiring book about how you can use the reward based training philosophy in your gun dog training. The book describes an approach to gun dog training that will challenge you to try something new – if you have the desire and will to do so. This book includes over 100 exercises to train a talented spaniel or retriever. The exercises are for introductory field trial classes for spaniels and retrievers, but this book is also useful for those who have pointers or setters and want to train them for gun dog work.

Lena Gunnarsson

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