This book explores the concept of vulnerability in relation to feminism, examining how societies construct and perceive vulnerable bodies. It delves into the political, ethical, and social norms that define and protect vulnerable individuals. Through interdisciplinary analyses involving sociology, philosophy, history, political science, and psychoanalysis, the text investigates how vulnerability is attributed to certain bodies within different societal contexts. It also discusses the implications of this construct for feminist theory, highlighting historical and contemporary examples, including ancient Greece and Rome. |