Stirring It: Challenges for Feminism

Stirring It was published in 1994 and discusses the challenges facing feminism and Women's Studies in the 1990s. It challenges orthodoxies and theories, raises new issues for feminist debate, and is divided into four sections: 'Feminist Politics in Action', 'Disrupting Sexual Identities', 'Imaging and Imagining', and 'Women's Studies and Feminist Practice'. It is a must-read for scholars and researchers of Women's Studies, Sociology, and Gender Studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Stirring It, a groundbreaking work first published in 1994, delves into the complex challenges facing feminism and Women's Studies in the vibrant 1990s. In the midst of global political and social transformations, Stirring It raises thought-provoking questions about women, their bodies, identities, and positions that demand attention from contemporary feminists. The chapters in this volume challenge prevailing orthodoxies and theories, prompting a reevaluation of contemporary feminist practices. They introduce fresh topics for feminist discourse. The book is organized into four compelling sections:

'Feminist Politics in Action' explores the intricate interplay between politics and action, focusing on issues such as the women's movement in Britain and women's position in and in relation to Ireland.

'Disrupting Sexual Identities' provides critical critiques of heterosexuality, monogamy, and the conceptualization of the female body.

'Imaging and Imagining' delves into the politics of women's cultural production, shedding light on the ways in which women shape and are shaped by cultural narratives.

'Women's Studies and Feminist Practice' analyzes the often fraught connections between theory and practice, examining the ways in which feminist scholarship informs and influences feminist activism.

This essential volume is a must-read for scholars and researchers in Women's Studies, Sociology, and Gender Studies. It offers valuable insights into the ongoing debates and advancements within these fields, fostering a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics shaping women's lives and societies.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032611235