Routledge Women in Movement - Feminism and Social Action

Explore the history of women's movements with Women in Movement (Routledge Revivals): Feminism and Social Action. Originally published in 1992, this historical introduction examines a wide range of women's movements spanning from the late eighteenth century to the early 1990s. Author Sheila Rowbotham traces the economic, social, and political ideas that have driven women to organize across Europe, North America, and the Third World. The text provides a detailed look at how women have challenged gender bias within political and economic concepts. Readers will learn how women have laid claim to rights and citizenship while contesting traditional male definitions of these roles. This book is a valuable resource for those studying anthropology, sociology, and the history of social action. It tracks the ongoing efforts of women to expand the meaning of citizenship and participate actively in the social structures that shape their lives.