Radical Sisters is a fresh exploration of the ways that 1960s
political movements shaped local, grassroots feminism in
Washington, D.C. Rejecting notions of a universal sisterhood, Anne
M. Valk argues that activists periodically worked to bridge
differences for the sake of improving women's plight, even while
maintaining distinct political bases. Washington, D.C. is a
critical site for studying the dynamics of the feminist movement,
not only for its strategic location vis-a-vis the federal
government but because in 1970 over seventy percent of the city's
population was African American. While most historiography on the
subject tends to portray the feminist movement as deeply divided
over issues of race, Valk presents a more nuanced account, showing
feminists of various backgrounds both coming together to promote a
notion of "sisterhood" and being deeply divided along the lines of
class, race, and sexuality. In exploring women's unity (or lack
thereof) in the liberation movement, Valk shows how African
American women activists, who were primarily focused on racial and
economic justice, influenced and provided important opposition to
the organizational activities of white women. Going beyond
self-identified Washington feminists to include critics, outsiders,
occasional supporters, and those supportive of the movement but not
directly affiliated with it, Valk documents interactions between
groups working against sexism, racism, and poverty. Radical Sisters
uncovers the fruitful, but often divisive, connections between
movements for urban change, welfare rights, reproductive control,
and black liberation, while detailing their impact on the ideas,
ideals, and activities embraced by modern feminism.
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