The Politics of Reality: Essays in Feminist Theory by Marilyn Frye

In this compilation of essays, Marilyn Frye outlines several key concepts and fundamental issues for feminist theory. For example, a now widely-used definition of oppression is offered: “Oppression is a system of interrelated barriers and forces which reduce, immobilize and mold people who belong to a certain group, and effect their subordination to another group (individually to individuals of the
other group, and as a group, to that group).” This book is a clear and brilliant introduction to radical feminism.