Breaking the Wave is the first anthology of original essays by both younger and established scholars that takes a long view of feminist activism by systematically examining the dynamics of movement persistence during moments of reaction and backlash. Ranging from the "civic femi…
A growing belief has emerged that the various forms of civic & political engagement & institution-building employed by women's rights activists should be recognized as essential to the development of feminist thought & action throughout time, & not just be seen as concentrated i…
Breaking the Wave is the first anthology of original essays by both younger and established scholars that takes a long view of feminist activism by systematically examining the dynamics of movement persistence during moments of reaction and backlash. Ranging from the "civic femi…
"Breaking the Wave provides evidence of a history of women's activism that has been neglected because the waves metaphor makes it difficult to place. The authors offer fascinating stories that document the persistence of feminism throughout the twentieth century. By emphasizing …