Wiley Feminist Anthropology: A Reader: 7 (Wiley Blackwell Anthologies in Social and Cultural Anthropology)

Feminist Anthropology surveys the history of feminist anthropology and offers students and scholars a fascinating collection of both classic and contemporary articles, grouped to highlight key themes from the past and present. Offers vibrant examples of feminist ethnographic work rather than synthetic overviews of the field. Each section is framed by a theoretical and bibliographic essay. Includes a thoughtful introduction to the volume that provides context and discusses the intellectual “foremothers” of the field, including Margaret Mead, Ruth Landes, Phyllis Kaberry, and Zora Neale Hurston. Review “Feminist Anthropology says it all: from the early debates on universal oppression of women, to the continued rethinking of resistance and political creativity, this wonderful collection highlights the important work that feminist anthropologists have done, and beckons others to continue this important work.” Rayna Rapp, New York University “Ellen Lewin contributes outstanding commentaries and analyses that introduce and connect some of the most valuable and timeless work in feminist anthropology. This book is an extraordinary resource for teaching in anthropology and across the disciplines.” A. Lynn Bolles, University of Maryland, and past President of the Association for Feminist Anthropology “This well-selected anthology is a treasure trove, guiding readers through more than three decades of feminist anthropology—from the pioneers to the next generation of cutting-edge scholars in the field.” Florence E. Babb, University of Florida “A unique and useful compilation… Highly recommended” Choice From the Inside Flap This volume surveys the history of feminist anthropology, a field that was inspired by the women's movement of the late 1960s and has since emerged at the forefront of efforts to make anthropology more responsive to the concerns of disempowered people around the globe. The field has moved from a central concern with women as an unproblematic focus to the study of gender as an analytical construct. Feminist Anthropology offers students and scholars a fascinating collection of both classic and contemporary articles, grouped to highlight key themes from the past and present. Avoiding synthetic overviews, this volume offers vibrant examples of feminist ethnographic work. The thoughtful introduction to the volume provides context and discusses the intellectual "foremothers" of the field, including Margaret Mead, Ruth Landes, Phyllis Kaberry, and Zora Neale Hurston. Comprised of five sections, each framed by a theoretical and bibliographic essay, this reader focuses on the ways that feminist anthropology gave rise to important new concepts in anthropology. From the Back Cover This volume surveys the history of feminist anthropology, a field that was inspired by the women's movement of the late 1960s and has since emerged at the forefront of efforts to make anthropology more responsive to the concerns of disempowered people around the globe. The field has moved from a central concern with women as an unproblematic focus to the study of gender as an analytical construct. Feminist Anthropology offers students and scholars a fascinating collection of both classic and contemporary articles, grouped to highlight key themes from the past and present. Avoiding synthetic overviews, this volume offers vibrant examples of feminist ethnographic work. The thoughtful introduction to the volume provides context and discusses the intellectual "foremothers" of the field, including Margaret Mead, Ruth Landes, Phyllis Kaberry, and Zora Neale Hurston. Comprised of five sections, each framed by a theoretical and bibliographic essay, this reader focuses on the ways that feminist anthropology gave rise to important new concepts in anthropology. About the Author Ellen Lewin is Professor of Women’s Studies and Anthropology, The University of Iowa.