Resuming the discussion developed in the previous chapters, these pages focus on a notion that lies at the core of Hampton’s philosophical discourse: the concept of authentic choice. Hampton demonstrates that the roots of gender inequality do not lie solely in the overt exploitation and subordination of the weaker parties. Rather, such inequities often stem from a failure of self-recognition on the part of the individuals—frequently women—who are subjected to exploitation. For this reason, Hampton maintains that every feminist theory—and, more broadly, any moral reflection concerned with the recognition of the intrinsic worth of persons—should engage with the idea of authentic choice as a key element in assessing the validity of contracts, whether hypothetical or real, established among social agents. Drawing on certain concepts derived from game theory, Hampton further indicates how the contract can serve as an instrument capable of ensuring self-respect for all parties involved within affective relationships—relationships which she identifies as both a primary source of gender injustice and a limitation on female self-determination.