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Neglected Social Theorists of Color: Deconstructing the Margins
provides a novel contribution to the ongoing debates concerning the
canon in contemporary sociological theory. In particular, the
editors argue that many scholars whose work may hold significant
potential for contributions to contemporary debates in social
theory go unrecognized. Still others, while not completely ignored,
have fallen victim to a cultural and political climate not
receptive to their work. Feminist scholars have been in the
forefront of these debates, arguing that many insightful social
theorists have been marginalized because of their gender. More
recently, studies of individual theorists of color have appeared,
but these have been limited to African American scholars such as
W.E.B. Du Bois. In the present text, the editors extend this
approach to include a broad diversity of theorists of color,
including those of African American, Afro-Caribbean, Latinx, Asian,
Asian American, and Native American backgrounds. In addition, the
editors also include the work of authors who come from academic
fields outside of sociology and others who are journalists,
activists, or independent writers. The work has a unique format,
where the authors of each chapter provide a theoretical analysis of
their subject and a discussion of the contemporary significance of
their work, lending to a rich discussion of underappreciated
sociological scholars.
Social struggles in India target both the state and private
corporations. Three subaltern struggles against development in
Gujarat, India, succeeded, to varying degrees, due to legalism from
below and translocal solidarity, but that success has been
compromised by its gendered geographies. Based on extensive field
research, this book examines the reasons for the three social
movements succeess. It analyses the contradictory reality of the
deepening of democracy along with coercive state measures in the
era of neoliberal development, the importance of the legal changes
in the state, the nature of the local fields of protest, and the
translocal field of protest in contemporary subaltern protests.
Addressing gender inequalities within and outside the struggle, the
author shows that despite subaltern women having symbolic
visibility in the public spaces of the struggles - such as rallies,
protests, and meetings with government officials - they are absent
from the private spaces of decision-making and collective
dialogues. This book offers a new approach on the politics of
social movements in contemporary India by discussing the nuanced
relationship between development and democracy, social justice and
gender justice. It will be of interest to academics in the field of
Development and Gender studies, Studies of social movements and
South Asian Studies.
Gender and the Politics of Possibilities explores the lesser-known
side of globalization beyond the effects of national governments
and multinational cooperations by taking a look at grassroots
movements by women that have and continue to shape globalization
today. Manisha Desai highlights the significant role that women
play in cross-border trade in Africa, in transborder activism on
issues that affect women, and in cultural change and social
justice.
Gender and the Politics of Possibilities explores the lesser-known
side of globalization beyond the effects of national governments
and multinational corporations by taking a look at grassroots
movements by women that have and continue to shape globalization
today. Manisha Desai highlights the significant role that women
play in cross-border trade in Africa, in transborder activism on
issues that affect women, and in cultural change and social
justice.
Unpacking Globalization examines the experiences of people living
with the forces that are transforming economic systems, culture,
gender relationships and governance. The book offers
interdisciplinary analysis of the well-being of women and men as
they cope with the changes of globalization. Through theory, case
studies, and data, several themes emerge indicating that from the
household to the continental level, change is leading to new
awareness and new survival strategies for both women and men. The
contributors to the volume come from Africa, Asia, Europe, and
North and South America. They present analysis of global changes
and historical background from diverse perspectives and offer case
studies on social security, gender, and macroeconomy. They employ
feminist theory as well as detail the experiences of current and
future women entrepreneurs. An exciting interdisciplinary text,
Unpacking Globalization can supplement women's studies,
anthropology, sociology, and economic development courses.
A broad and comprehensive collection that shows how women activists across the globe are responding to the forces of the 'new world order' in their communities. The first-person accounts and regional case studies provide a truly global view of women working in their communities for change. The essays examine women in urban, rural, and suburban locations around the world to provide a rich understanding of the common themes as well as significant divergences among women activists in different parts of the world.
Unpacking Globalization examines the experiences of people living
with the forces that are transforming economic systems, culture,
gender relationships and governance. The book offers
interdisciplinary analysis of the well-being of women and men as
they cope with the changes of globalization. Through theory, case
studies, and data, several themes emerge indicating that from the
household to the continental level, change is leading to new
awareness and new survival strategies for both women and men. The
contributors to the volume come from Africa, Asia, Europe, and
North and South America. They present analysis of global changes
and historical background from diverse perspectives and offer case
studies on social security, gender, and macroeconomy. They employ
feminist theory as well as detail the experiences of current and
future women entrepreneurs. An exciting interdisciplinary text,
Unpacking Globalization can supplement women's studies,
anthropology, sociology, and economic development courses.
Social struggles in India target both the state and private
corporations. Three subaltern struggles against development in
Gujarat, India, succeeded, to varying degrees, due to legalism from
below and translocal solidarity, but that success has been
compromised by its gendered geographies. Based on extensive field
research, this book examines the reasons for the three social
movements succeess. It analyses the contradictory reality of the
deepening of democracy along with coercive state measures in the
era of neoliberal development, the importance of the legal changes
in the state, the nature of the local fields of protest, and the
translocal field of protest in contemporary subaltern protests.
Addressing gender inequalities within and outside the struggle, the
author shows that despite subaltern women having symbolic
visibility in the public spaces of the struggles - such as rallies,
protests, and meetings with government officials - they are absent
from the private spaces of decision-making and collective
dialogues. This book offers a new approach on the politics of
social movements in contemporary India by discussing the nuanced
relationship between development and democracy, social justice and
gender justice. It will be of interest to academics in the field of
Development and Gender studies, Studies of social movements and
South Asian Studies.
Women are working internationally to build a world based on gender
equality and justice. Their concerns are shaped by conditions in
their own countries and regions, and also by conditions for women
in other parts of the world. Links forged by globalization,
international relations, United Nations gender equality and
development programs, and women's nongovernmental organizations
connect their futures. This groundbreaking reference set documents
the achievements and current challenges for all women, providing
distortion-free and newly available information about women's
status, in matters from education to violence, in more than 130
countries in the world's most populated areas. Written by an
international host of contributing specialists, this set is
accessible to high school students and above. Its consistent
narrative coverage and relevant statistics are ideal for research
and comparisons. Readers will find that conceptions of women's
issues vary by country as the set illuminates diverse perspectives
and contemporary practices that shape the variations in equality
and well-being among women. Judicious inclusion of historical
processes helps frame the issues in a holistic perspective. Volume
maps, individual country maps, tables, photos, and indexes by set
and volume are also included.
The essays in this collection examine issues of gender, family, and
law in the Middle East and South Asia. In particular, the authors
address the impact of colonialism on law, family, and gender
relations; the role of religious politics in writing family law and
the implications for gender relations; and, the tension between
international standards emerging from UN conferences and
conventions and various nationalist projects. Employing the frame
of globalization, the authors highlight how local and global forces
interact and influence the experience and actions of people who
engage with the law. By virtue of a 'south-south' comparison of two
quite similar and culturally linked regions, contributors avoid
positing 'the West' as a modern telos. Drawing upon the fields of
anthropology, history, sociology, and law, this volume offers a
wide-ranging exploration of the complicated history of
jurisprudence with regard to family and gender.
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