Grinding Axess and Balancing Oppositions: The Transformation of Feminism in Ursula K. Le Guin's Science Fiction.

Posted on 08. May, 2009 by James Miller in AUTHORS, FEMINISM} in {literature, FOUR} Ways to Forgiveness {(Book), LEFT} Hand of Darkness, LE} Guin, TAOISM, TELLING, The {(Book), Ursula K., {1929-, {AUTHORS, } The {(Book)}, } {American
TitleGrinding Axess and Balancing Oppositions: The Transformation of Feminism in Ursula K. Le Guin's Science Fiction.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2006
AuthorsLothian, Alexis
JournalExtrapolation {(University} of Texas at Brownsville)
Volume47
Issue3
Pagination380–395
KeywordsAUTHORS, FEMINISM} in {literature, FOUR} Ways to Forgiveness {(Book), LEFT} Hand of Darkness, LE} Guin, TELLING, Ursula K., {1929-, {AUTHORS
Abstract

The author examines the feminist world view of {U.S.} fiction writer Ursula K. Le Guin as it is represented in her Hainish books. He begins with the book {"The} Left Hand of Darkness," by exploring how this text is viewed by some as Le Guin's first contribution to feminism. The author then examines the books {"Four} Ways to Forgiveness" and {"The} Telling," which explore the politics of gender, race and sexuality. Finally, the author investigates the relationship between Taoist dualities and feminist critiques of gendered binaries.
DOIArticle