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An Introduction to Feminism

Authors

Lorna Finlayson
, University of Essex
Published 2016

Description

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…

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Key features

  • Focuses on feminist practice as well as feminist theory, encouraging increased attention to the practical aspects of feminism as a movement
  • Covers a broad scope of feminist traditions including previously neglected strands, providing a truly wide-ranging understanding of feminism as a whole
  • Attends to previously under-discussed aspects of the history of feminism, situating feminist theory and practice in the context against which it can be properly understood
  • Includes in-depth analyses of key terms equipping readers with a critical understanding of the vocabulary encountered in feminist literature and debates

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