Feminist Theory Reader: Local and Global Perspectives

The fifth edition of the Feminist Theory Reader provides a comprehensive collection of readings that explore key aspects of intersectional US and transnational feminisms. It challenges readers to rethink the ways in which gender and its multiple intersections are configured by complex global-local power configurations. Anchored by five foundational concepts, the anthology emphasizes the voices of transnational feminist scholars and focuses on the materiality of gender injustices, racism, ableism, colonialisms, and global capitalisms. It includes theoretical discussions of translation politics, cross-border solidarity building, ecofeminism, reproductive justice, #MeToo, indigenous feminisms, and disability studies. The Reader has been updated and will remain a valuable resource for students and academics in womens and gender studies for years to come.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 516 pages
Publication date: 17 September 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The fifth edition of the Feminist Theory Reader, a comprehensive collection of readings, delves into the core aspects of intersectional US and transnational feminisms, prompting readers to reexamine the intricate ways in which gender and its multifaceted intersections are shaped by complex, interconnected, and asymmetrical global-local power configurations. This anthology serves as a cornerstone for feminist theoretical debates, anchored by five fundamental concepts: gender, difference, women's experiences, the personal is political, and intersectionality. These concepts are essential to contemporary feminist critiques and permeate the discussions within the anthology.

The anthology maintains a strong focus on the voices of transnational feminist scholars, with new essays that specifically address the materiality of gender injustices, racism, ableism, colonialisms, and global capitalism. Theoretical discussions on translation politics, cross-border solidarity building, ecofeminism, reproductive justice, #MeToo, indigenous feminisms, and disability studies are interwoven throughout the volume, enriching the scholarship.

In addition to the new content, the Feminist Theory Reader has been thoroughly updated with a new editor, ensuring its relevance and continued significance for women's and gender studies students, as well as academics in the field. This edition will undoubtedly remain a valuable resource for years to come, guiding scholars and researchers in their exploration of feminist theories and their applications to contemporary society.

Weight: 956g
Dimension: 241 x 384 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367430801
Edition number: 5 New edition