This book investigates whether feminist economists possess a coherent utopian vision and evaluates the necessity of such visions for the efficacy of the field. Karin Schonpflug, a scholar in the field of feminist economics, synthesizes historical utopian literature with contemporary economic theory. She examines the evolution of feminist thought and the structural development of feminist economics to determine if a unified vision is either possible or desirable for the discipline.

Experts recognize this work as a significant contribution to the intersection of gender studies and economic theory. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and its value as a foundational text for students exploring the history of feminist economic paradigms.