Feminist Manifestos: A Global Documentary Reader
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Penny A. Weiss (Contributor)
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A wide-reaching collection of groundbreaking feminist documents from around the world
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. 165 black and white illustrations
About the Author
Penny A. Weiss is Professor and Chair of the Women's and Gender Studies Department at Saint Louis University. She is the author of numerous books, including Gendered Community: Rousseau, Sex, and Politics, Canon Fodder: Historical Women Political Thinkers, and Conversations with Feminism: Political Theory and Practice.
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- Contributor: Penny A. Weiss
- Imprint: New York University Press
- ISBN13: 9781479837304
- Number of Pages: 704
- Packaged Dimensions: 178x254mm
- Packaged Weight: 1315
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: New York University Press
- Release Date: 2018-04-03
- Binding: Paperback / softback
- Biography: Penny A. Weiss is Professor and Chair of the Women's and Gender Studies Department at Saint Louis University. She is the author of numerous books, including Gendered Community: Rousseau, Sex, and Politics, Canon Fodder: Historical Women Political Thinkers, and Conversations with Feminism: Political Theory and Practice.
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