Women's Activism and Globalization

by Nancy A. Naples (editor), Manisha Desai (Editor)

Women's Activism and Globalization is a broad and comprehensive collection that shows how women activists across the globe are responding to the forces of the new world order in their communities. The first person accounts and regional case studies provide a truly global view of women working in their communities for change. The essays examine women in urban, rural, and suburban locations around the world to provide a rich understanding of the common themes as well as significant divergences among women activists in different parts of the world.

Genres: Feminism, Gender, Gender Studies, Nonfiction, Activism, Social Movements, Politics

356 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2002