Posthuman Feminism

Feminist activists are continuing the struggle in a context marked by the virulent return of patriarchal and white supremacist attitudes. Rosi Braidotti's book "Posthuman Feminism" examines the implications of the posthuman turn for feminist theory and practice, defining it as a convergence between posthumanism and post-anthropocentrism. She argues that mainstream posthuman scholarship has neglected feminist theory, but feminism is one of the precursors of the posthuman turn. The book offers an analytic and creative response to contemporary conditions and a call to action, highlighting the potentialities available to feminist political subjects as they confront the ever-growing injustices of sexism, racism, ecocide, and neoliberal capitalism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 26 November 2021
Publisher: Polity Press

In a time when patriarchal and white supremacist ideologies are resurgent, a new generation of feminist activists is steadfastly continuing the fight for equality. These are indeed very feminist times. However, it is crucial to explore how these movements and others relate to the contemporary posthuman condition.

In her groundbreaking book, Rosi Braidotti delves into the profound implications of the posthuman turn for feminist theory and practice. She defines the posthuman turn as a convergence between posthumanism and post-anthropocentrism, examining their intricate relationship and joint impact. Braidotti argues that mainstream posthuman scholarship has overlooked the significance of feminist theory, despite feminism being one of the precursors of the posthuman turn through diverse social movements and political traditions.

Posthuman Feminism emerges as an analytical and innovative response to the pressing challenges of our time. It highlights the limitations but also the possibilities available to feminist political subjects as they confront the escalating injustices of sexism, racism, ecocide, and neoliberal capitalism. This bold and thought-provoking text by a renowned feminist philosopher will be of immense interest to students and scholars across the humanities and social sciences.

Weight: 442g
Dimension: 138 x 215 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509518081