Making Feminist Sense of the Global Justice Movement (Hardcover)

In recent years, the global justice movement has grabbed headlines and reshaped political imaginations worldwide. Surprisingly, however, feminism is largely absent from accounts of the movement despite the fact that feminists are extensively involved on the ground. Addressing this significant gap in the literature, Eschle and Maiguashca shine a powerful light on what they term "feminist antiglobalization activism." Drawing on their fieldwork at the World Social Forum and European Social Forum, 2003 2005, they begin by outlining the vital role of feminist antiglobalization activism in Forum processes and events while also emphasizing its diversity. The authors then trace the origins of this activism, the critiques and aspirations of those involved, their political practices beyond the Forum, and their efforts to forge a sense of solidarity among themselves and with others. Taking feminism seriously, Eschle and Maiguashca conclude, points us toward a richer and more theoretically nuanced understanding of the global justice movement and its struggle to create other possible worlds. Their book thus offers vital insights not only for feminists, but also for all those interested in contemporary social movements and in global governance and resistance.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2010
First published:	February 2010
Authors:	Catherine Eschle • Bice Maiguashca
Dimensions:	243 x 162 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	280
ISBN-13:	978-0-7425-5592-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > Feminism
LSN:	0-7425-5592-5
Barcode:	9780742555921

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