Feminism and the Women's Movement Dynamics of Change in Social Movement Ideology and Activism |
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Author:
| Ryan, Barbara |
Series title: | Perspectives on Gender Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-415-90599-2 |
Publication Date: | Aug 1992 |
Publisher: | Routledge
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $61.95 |
Book Description:
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In Feminism and the Women's Movement, Barbara Ryan integrates a broad historical view with an analytical framework drawn from the theory of social movements. Relying on participation and observation of diverse groups involved in the woman's movement, interviews with long-term activists, and readings of historical and contemporary movement publications, she discusses the changing nature of feminist ideology and movement organizing. Ryan portrays the successes and difficulties that women...
More DescriptionIn Feminism and the Women's Movement, Barbara Ryan integrates a broad historical view with an analytical framework drawn from the theory of social movements. Relying on participation and observation of diverse groups involved in the woman's movement, interviews with long-term activists, and readings of historical and contemporary movement publications, she discusses the changing nature of feminist ideology and movement organizing. Ryan portrays the successes and difficulties that women have faced in their efforts to effect social change in recent history.