A journalist and emeritus professor whose work on patriarchal structures is analyzed by Pateman, particularly evident in her book "Patriarchal Precedents."

An American political theorist and gender studies scholar whose critique of John Locke’s theories is examined by Pateman for its insight into modern patriarchy.

A German philosopher and revolutionary socialist whose interpretations of contract doctrine and class subordination are critiqued by Pateman in the context of his collaborative works with Marx.

An English political theorist known for defending the divine right of kings, whose perspectives on patriarchy are central to Pateman’s analysis of classic contract theory.

An Austrian neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis, whose conjectural history on sexual difference is discussed by Pateman in her exploration of the origins of patriarchal power.

A German philosopher known for his criticism of contract theory, particularly regarding the marriage contract, which Pateman explores for its patriarchal implications.

A foundational figure in social contract theory whose concept of the individual in civil society is integral to Pateman's analysis of contractarianism's patriarchal nature.

A German philosopher whose work on autonomy and the marriage contract is examined by Pateman for its inherent gender biases and contradictions.

An American historian who specializes in women’s history, her conjectural history of patriarchy is addressed by Pateman to explore how men's rights over women impact societal structures.

A French anthropologist known for structural anthropology, whose work on the origins of culture is used by Pateman to discuss the fraternity of men and the role of women in society.

A British philosopher renowned for his work on social contract theory, whose exclusion of women’s individuality is analyzed by Pateman in her critique of civil society’s gender assumptions.

A British jurist and historian whose concept of the transition from status to contract positions is critiqued by Pateman regarding its patriarchal constructs.

A philosopher known for his analysis of capitalism and societal structures, critiqued by Pateman for how his theories miss crucial aspects of gender relations and contract theory.

An English philosopher and critic of the marriage contract, discussed by Pateman for his views on freedom and gender equality.

A German jurist and philosopher whose views on marriage and slavery contracts are analyzed by Pateman for their implications on gender and social obedience.

An American political philosopher, whose theory of justice as fairness is reviewed by Pateman to highlight issues with the patriarchal undertones of contract theory.

A Genevan philosopher whose belief in natural sexual difference and endorsement of the sexual contract is essential to Pateman’s critique of contract theory.

An Irish writer and early socialist thinker whose views on marriage and free relations between sexes contribute to Pateman’s discussion on gender equality within contract theory.