Feminist manifestos : a global documentary reader / edited by Penny A. Weiss, with Megan Brueske.
| Other author | Weiss, Penny A. editor. |
| Other author | Brueske, Megan editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York, NY : New York University Press, [2018] |
| Description | xix, 695 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part I. Seventeenth and eighteenth centuries -- Part II. The nineteenth century -- Part III. 1900-1949 -- Part IV. 1950-1980 -- Part V. 1981-1999 -- Part VI. The twenty-first century. |
| Abstract | Feminist Manifestos is an unprecedented collection of 150 documents from feminist organizations and gatherings in over 50 countries over the course of three centuries. In the first book of its kind, the manifestos are shown to contain feminist theory and recommend actions for change, and also to expand our very conceptions of feminist thought and activism. Covering issues from political participation, education, religion and work to reproduction, violence, racism, and environmentalism, the manifestos together challenge simplistic definitions of gender and feminist movements in exciting ways. In a wide-ranging introduction, Penny Weiss explores the value of these documents, especially how they speak with and to each other. In addition, an introduction to each individual document contextualizes and enhances our understanding of it. Weiss is particularly invested in how communities work together toward social change, which is demonstrated through her choice to include only collectively authored texts. By assembling these documents into an accessible volume, Weiss reveals new possibilities for social justice and ways to advocate for equality. A unique and inspirational collection, Feminist Manifestos expands and evolves our understanding of feminism through the self-described agendas of women from every ethnic group, religion, and region in the world. -- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 2017034394 |
| ISBN | 9781479871803 hardcover ; alkaline paper |
| ISBN | 147987180X hardcover ; alkaline paper |
| ISBN | 9781479837304 paperback ; alkaline paper |
| ISBN | 147983730X paperback ; alkaline paper |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HQ1150 .F457 2018 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |