Women’s Activism brings together twelve innovative contributions from feminist historians from around the world to look at how women have always found ways to challenge or fight inequalities and hierarchies – as individuals; in international women’s organizations; as political leaders; and in global forums such as the United Nations.
The book is divided into three parts. Part I brings together four essays about organized women’s activism across borders. The chapters in Part II focus on the variety of women’s activism, and explore women’s activism in different national and political contexts. Part III explores the changing relationships and inequalities among women.
This book addresses women’s internationalism and struggle for their rights in national and international arenas. It deals with racism and colonialism in Australia, India and Europe; women’s movements and political activism in South Africa, Eastern Bengal (Bangladesh), the United Kingdom, Japan, Italy, Yugoslavia and France, and is essential reading for anyone interested in women’s history and the history of activism in general.