This introduction provides a critical survey of the dominant trends in Anglo-American feminist thought since 1968. From the historical roots of second-wave feminism to current debates about feminist theory and politics, it sets out the different philosophies and political positions before relating them to feminism in the 1990s. Chapters analyse issues such as sexuality, representation, consciousness-raising and ideology from liberal, socialist, radical, blackand lesbian feminist perspectives. Current crises which threaten to divide the women's movement are discussed, such as 'men in feminism', postmodernism, and the notion of a backlash fuelled by detractors like Camille Paglia and Kate Roiphe.
- ISBN10 0748617973
- ISBN13 9780748617975
- Publish Date 1 August 2005 (first published 1 June 1995)
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Out of Print 10 September 2007
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Edinburgh University Press
- Edition 2nd edition
- Format Paperback
- Language English