"This exciting collection not only documents the varied organizing
experiences of women in American politics, it provides original and
provocative analyses of the challenge owmen present to mainstream
ideas of political representation, the role of the state, and the
nature of power. The scope and depth of this volume are remarkable,
and the prose lucid enought to make this bookd widely accessible. A
must-read for all interested in women's political empowerment."
--Urvashi Vaid, author of "Virtual Equality: The Mainstreaming of
Gay and Lesbian Liberation"
"This innovative book illustrates both the complexity of women's
activism and how that activism must transform our understanding of
politics. It is an invaluable resource for the courses in U.S.
politics and political participation that, at the same time,
introduces the work of exciting young scholars."
--Martha Ackelsberg, Smith College
"Expanding the boundaries of conventional political studies,
Women Transforming Politics provides perspectives and analyses
which are vital for a truly democratic society."
--Joy James, author of "Resisting State Violence" and "Transcending
the Talented Tenth"
As the largest political constituency in the United States,
women present a radical challenge to the foundations of our
political system. The integration of women into political life
fundamentally changes the nature of American politics,
necessitating a reassessment of the definition of politics, the
nature of political action and the purpose of public life.
Women Transforming Politics: An Alternative Reader redefines the
field of women and politics. By displacing the experiences of
white, middle and upper class elitewomen as central, this volume
brings to light the lives and actions of poor and working class
women, women of color, and others defined as marginal. Covering
topics as diverse as community organizing by South Asian women in
New York, the governing styles of Chicana/Latina elected officials
in California, the labor struggles of working-class women in
Tennessee, the participation pattern of poor African-American women
in Ohio, and the challenge of reproductive and sexual rights in
international feminist politics, each essay provides a new and more
expansive way to think about politics.
Contributors representing a wide range of professions including
political science, sociology, history, law, grassroots organizing
and cultural work challenge us to expand the range of experiences
and acts considered political. Combining classic essays by renowned
figures with groundbreaking work by a new generation of scholars,
the publication of Women Transforming Politics will change forever
the study of politics in the United States.
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