emerald PUBLISHING Feminist Activists on Brexit: From the Political to the Personal

Review The book is an invitation to feminists and progressive networks to re-engage with democratic institutions, challenge misogynistic and racist political cultures, and shape a genuinely inclusive, participatory democracy. Feminist Voices is quite simply an essential read for anyone who cares about democratic politics in Britain today. -- Professor Yvonne Galligan, Technological University Dublin I came away with optimism in the power of women, the importance of standing together, united by our commonalities and taking comfort in our diversity. -- Leandra Box, Race Equality Foundation A highly needed and very original contribution to our understanding of intersectional feminist, women’s and migrant struggles against Brexit in the UK. -- Dr Kateřina Vráblíková, University of Bath Feminist Voices is unique in bringing together the experiences and reflections of feminist activists and academics to bear on the single most monumental constitutional change in contemporary British politics. -- Dr Sue Ledwith, The Global Labour University Feminist Activists is unique in bringing together the experiences and reflections of feminist activists and academics to bear on the single most monumental constitutional change in contemporary British politics.. -- Dr Sue Ledwith, The Global Labour University Product Description Across an ever-changing political landscape, and in the midst of Brexit developments, this edited collection draws our attention to women's participation in transformative democratic processes, and captures how UK women were made 'other' in the political environment created by Brexit. Chronicling the work of diverse feminist activists connected to women's equality organisations, grassroots networks and migrant communities who between them strove to further intersectional equality, and ensure women's voices were heard across the UK during the Brexit campaign, the first section of this book highlights the impact of populist discourses on subjective identities and their place in public and political life. Through reflective conversation, autobiographical writing and poetic pieces, the authors transform their experiences of being 'othered', showcasing instead a new found community and collective agency across intersections of identity. In the second section, researchers and activists analyse how the socio-economic, political and legal changes unleashed by Brexit are undermining women's equality in the UK. Considering how to defend feminist concerns when facing populist political leadership, the authors make the case for constitutional reform which will enable direct female participation in the democratic process. Looking ahead to the post Brexit landscape, and the unknowable future let loose by Covid-19, the contributors offer us a glimpse of the world they are striving to create. About the Author Sue Cohen is a Research Associate at the University of Bristol, UK. Sue has been involved in participatory grassroots actions and co-produced research combatting poverty and discrimination at a local, national and European level. Margaret Page is a Visiting Senior Research Fellow at the University of the West of England, UK. She is a feminist activist, developing artist and writer.