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Book

Feminist theory : from margin to center

Call Number

  • 305.42 H784.2 (CEN)

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Edition

New edition.

Publication Information

New York : Routledge, 2015.

Physical Description

xviii, 179 pages ; 22 cm

Summary

When Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center was first published in 1984, it was welcomed and praised by feminist thinkers who wanted a new vision. Even so, individual readers frequently found the theory "unsettling" or "provocative". Today, the blueprint for feminist movement presented in the book remains as provocative and relevant as ever. Written in hook's characteristic direct style, Feminist Theory embodies the hope that feminists can find a common language to spread the word and create a mass, global feminist movement. hooks is Distinguished Professor in Residence in Appalachian Studies at Berea College, and resides in her home state of Kentucky. (Back cover).

Notes

"New edition"--Preface.

Contents

  • Preface to the new edition: seeing the light: visionary feminism
  • Preface to the first edition
  • Black women: Shaping feminist theory
  • Feminism: A movement to end sexist oppression
  • The significance of feminist movement
  • Sisterhood: Political solidarity among women
  • Men: Comrades in struggle
  • Changing perspectives on power
  • Rethinking the nature of work
  • Educating women: A feminist agenda
  • Feminist movement to end violence
  • Revolutionary parenting
  • Ending female sexual oppression
  • Feminist revolution: Development through struggle.

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