What does it mean to be a feminist today? Why do some women become feminists and others do not? Do some women simply get it while others are living in denial of their truly oppressed lives, i.e., living in false consciousness? At a time when feminist is a label that many young women shun, when the all-too-common refrain among young women is I'm not a feminist, but , Stepping Out of Line offers an insightful account of the struggle of becoming and being a feminist. Hercus offers a compelling new argument for why some women become feminist and others do not that moves beyond the stereotypes of what feminism means. Generally, Hercus provides a new understanding of feminist social movements of resistance and collective action. She offers a new theory for understanding political involvement which looks at knowledge, feeling, being, and doing feminism. Specifically, the study focuses on contemporary Australian women from the ages of 18-35. Engagingly written and full of quotes from these women, Stepping Out of Line offers a new understanding of feminist identity in a globalized world.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780415930321
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94651972
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Gender Issues
Author
Cheryl Hercus
Publication Name
Stepping Out of Line: Becoming and Being a Feminist
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
229mm
Item Width
152mm
Item Weight
454g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Cheryl Hercus
Series Title
Perspectives on Gender
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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