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Radical Love is a study about the phenomenon of love. Radical love
allows for both passionate and egalitarian relationships and, in
Gomez's words, "a revolution for the twenty-first century."
Contemporary Sociological Theory is an atypical book, in that it is
the expression of a sociology that is oriented toward praxis as
well as being active. It combines rigorous research with facts,
including the intention for a dialogical utopia. Is something like
this possible? - the professional sociologist asks, smiling
mockingly, denying the possibility. But this broad intention is
presented in the book, joining theory with critique and empirical
research with praxis, in such a charming way that it grabs its
readers and captures them under its spell. To whom is this book
addressed? Clearly it is to sociology students, but it also has the
objective of reaching those who do not plan on studying sociology.
It is especially appropriate for social movements, which the book
tries to involve in a theoretical dialogue, to be used to
strengthen their daily struggles. If it were true that social
movements need more theory in order to increase their capacity for
political action, this book would imply an essential conclusion to
this end. (From the Preface by Ulrich Beck)
Radical Love is a study about the phenomenon of love. Radical love
allows for both passionate and egalitarian relationships and, in
Gomez's words, "a revolution for the twenty-first century."
Why we are the "other women" This book recognizes a reality, our
reality, that of the "other women." Why are we the "other women"?
Because we are women who, given the fact that we have not had the
chance to obtain an academic education, were silenced and have
remained outside of the spaces for public debate about women. This
exclusion is worse if we are immigrants or belong to an ethnic
minority. Those of us who are housewives, domestic workers or
factory workers, because we do not have academic degrees, do not
have spaces in which our voices can be heard, where we can say what
we want. At times women whose voices are heard, because they have
been able to go to university or have been leaders in the feminist
movement, speak for all of the other women who have not been able
to get a formal education, without asking us what it is we really
want or think. Through our participation in educational and
cultural centers and associations, many of us have formed
associations and women's groups. In this way, we are creating
spaces where we can discuss issues that we are concerned about:
solidarity among women, demands for better widows' pensions,
exploitation of domestic workers, etc. And we are organizing
ourselves to get our voices, demands and opinions about these
issues out there into the public debate.
Why we are the "other women" This book recognizes a reality, our
reality, that of the "other women." Why are we the "other women"?
Because we are women who, given the fact that we have not had the
chance to obtain an academic education, were silenced and have
remained outside of the spaces for public debate about women. This
exclusion is worse if we are immigrants or belong to an ethnic
minority. Those of us who are housewives, domestic workers or
factory workers, because we do not have academic degrees, do not
have spaces in which our voices can be heard, where we can say what
we want. At times women whose voices are heard, because they have
been able to go to university or have been leaders in the feminist
movement, speak for all of the other women who have not been able
to get a formal education, without asking us what it is we really
want or think. Through our participation in educational and
cultural centers and associations, many of us have formed
associations and women's groups. In this way, we are creating
spaces where we can discuss issues that we are concerned about:
solidarity among women, demands for better widows' pensions,
exploitation of domestic workers, etc. And we are organizing
ourselves to get our voices, demands and opinions about these
issues out there into the public debate.
New York, Bern, Berlin, Bruxelles, Frankfurt/M., Oxford, Wien.
Women and Social Transformation brings three women from different
countries together into dialogue. Judith Butler is the most
referenced author in current feminist literature, and we find the
latest developments of her work in this book; Lidia Puigvert has
recently reached international relevance with her contribution
about the « other women, who have not yet had a voice in feminism;
and Elizabeth Beck-Gernsheim complements this debate with her work
about immigrant women. The authors argue the need to open feminism
to the plurality of all women's voices, especially those who are in
the margins. Women and Social Transformation is a debate, and
speaks about transforming gender relations, taking a distance from
postmodern stances, and insisting on the need for egalitarian
dialogue among women. This book gives back the meaning of the
feminist struggle.
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