Feminisms in Movement

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Theories and Practices from the Americas

Series: Gender Studies

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Feminisms in Movement explores the diverse and dynamic landscape of feminist activism. The book delves into how various feminist groups worldwide address issues such as gender equality, social justice, and human rights. It examines the strategies employed by these movements to create change and highlights the interconnectedness and diversity of feminist ideologies and practices.
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Feminisms in Movement

Showcasing the diversity of feminist thought and activity in the Americas with regard to gender, capitalism, coloniality, and intersectionality.

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Feminisms in Movement explores feminist organising and theorising from the Americas, offering some of the most innovative, visible, and comprehensive spaces of resistance against issues such as sexism, sexualised violence, misogyny, racism, homo- and transphobia, coloniality, extractivism, climate change, and neoliberal capitalist exploitation.

Current feminist movements confront various axes of oppression, thereby embodying, practising, and theorising a truly intersectional politics.

The contributors present a rich array of perspectives, encompassing Black and decolonial feminist voices, LGBTQI/queer perspectives, as well as ecofeminist approaches and indigenous women's mobilisations. These diverse viewpoints aim to inspire future feminist practices and inform projects related to social harmony and coexistence.

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Feminisms in Movement has been noted for its unique blend of personal narratives and academic insights into feminist movements across the Americas. Reviewers commend the book's thorough exploration of diverse feminist perspectives, praising its ability to connect local experiences with broader global themes. The authors effectively highlight intersectionality and the dynamic nature of feminism in contemporary society, providing both a historical and current lens on women's rights issues.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783837661026

Publisher: Transcript Verlag

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 December 2023

Country: Germany

Imprint: Transcript Verlag

Contributors:

Edited by Livia De Souza Lima
Edited by Edith Otero Quezada
Edited by Livia De Souza Lima
Edited by Edith Otero Quezada
Edited by Julia Roth

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 15.0mm

Height: 23.0mm

Weight: 482g

Pages: 332

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Education & Reference History & Military LGBTQ+ Non-Fiction Science & Nature Series: Gender Studies

About the Author

Julia Roth lehrt Amerikanistik und Interamerican Studies an der Universität Bielefeld. Sie ist Direktorin des Centers for Interamerican Studies (CIAS) und PI im Graduiertenkolleg Experiencing Gender.