Jane Rendall

Susan Mendus

Sexuality and Subordination uses the insights of a range of disciplines to examine the construction of gender in nineteenth-century Britain and France. With contributions from history, literature, sociology and philosophy, its interdisciplinary approach demonstrates the extent to which a common focus can illuminate problems inaccessible to any single discipline. 'Victorianism' is generally understood to mean sexual double standards, hypocrisy and prudery among the middle classes. But, as this collection shows, the representation of sexuality in the nineteenth century was more diverse and complex than is sometimes realized. Both art and literature point to the deployment of sexual metaphors and imagery, and the language of educated public opinion was shaped by the dichotomy between mind and matter, between rationality and sexuality. The contributors to this volume explore how women, in questioning their subordination, had to challenge a construction of femininity which imposed sexual ignorance.

Interdisciplinary Studies of Gender in the Nineteenth Century

Sexuality and Subordination

John P. Horton

Critical Perspectives on the Work of Alasdair MacIntyre

After MacIntyre

David S. Edwards

Based on the W.B. Morrell Memorial lectures, this book discusses such questions as whether toleration is a requirement of morality or a dictate of prudence, what limits there are to toleration and what is required of us if we are to promote a truly tolerant society?

Susan Mendus

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