An Introduction To Feminism

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As well as providing a clear and critical introduction to the theory, this refreshing overview focuses on the practice of feminism with coverage of actions and activism, bringing the subject to life for newcomers as well as offering fresh perspectives for advanced students. Explanations of the main strands to feminism, such as liberalism, sit alongside an exploration of a range of approaches, such as radical, anarchist and Marxist feminism, and provide much-needed context against which more familiar historical themes may be understood. The author's broad and inclusive view conveys the diversity and disagreement within feminism with accessible clarity. The analysis of key terms equips readers with a critical understanding of the vocabulary of feminist debates that will be invaluable to undergraduate students. Cover......Page 1 Half title......Page 3 Title......Page 5 Copyright......Page 6 Contents......Page 7 Acknowledgements......Page 8 1 Introduction......Page 9 2 Feminist theory, feminist practice......Page 12 3 Outposts in your head: ideology, patriarchy and critique......Page 23 4 (De-)constructing coat-racks: feminism, sex and gender......Page 33 5 Whose story?......Page 60 6 Deeds not words......Page 76 7 Faces and facades......Page 90 8 Everyday rebellions: revolution in the private sphere......Page 109 9 The porn wars......Page 144 10 Among sisters: anarchism, socialism and feminism......Page 175 11 Not in our name: colonialism, capitalism and the co-option of feminism......Page 206 12 Goodbye to all that .........Page 234 References......Page 238 Index......Page 254