Women's Rights in Liberal States: Patriarchy, Liberalism, Religion and the Chimera of Rights

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Gila Stopler (College of Law and Business, Israel)

Women's Rights in Liberal States

Patriarchy, Liberalism, Religion and the Chimera of Rights

Gila Stopler (College of Law and Business, Israel)

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Cambridge University Press
05 June 2025

Gender studies, gender groups; Human rights; Civil rights & citizenship; Gender & the law

The rise of religious conservatism and right-wing populism has exposed the fallibility of women's rights in liberal states and has seriously undermined women's ability to trust liberal states to protect their rights against religious and populist attacks. Gila Stopler argues that right-wing populists and religious conservatives successfully attack women's rights in liberal democracies because of the patriarchal foundations of liberalism and liberal societies. Engaging with political theories such as feminism, liberalism and populism, and examining concepts like patriarchy, culture, religion and the public-private distinction, the book uncovers the deep entrenchment of patriarchy in legal structures, social and cultural systems, and mainstream religions within liberal democracies. It analyses global cases and legal frameworks, focusing on liberal democracies and especially the USA, demonstrating how patriarchy fuels right-wing populism, accelerates the erosion of women's rights and threatens the future of liberal democracy.

By: Gila Stopler (College of Law and Business Israel)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Weight: 545g
ISBN: 9781009527651
ISBN 10: 1009527657
Pages: 265
Publication Date: 05 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gila Stopler is Full Professor of Law and former Dean of Law School at the College of Law & Business, Israel. She serves as Editor-in-Chief of Law & Ethics of Human Rights.