ISBN:
9780230108004
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xv, 207 p)
,
ill
Edition:
1st ed
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2011 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Politics of intersectionality
Series Statement:
The Politics of Intersectionality Ser.
Parallel Title:
Print version Solidarity Politics for Millennials : A Guide to Ending the Oppression Olympics
DDC:
320.973084/2
Keywords:
Generation Y Political activity
;
Generation Y Attitudes
;
Political science
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
This book takes the political theory of intersectionality - the most cutting-edge approach to the politics of gender, race, sexual orientation, and class - and introduces it to the general public for the first time.
Abstract:
There are 84 million members of the Millennial Generation. Scholars agree that they are far more engaged politically and have far more progressive views on race, class, and gender and sexual orientation issues than Generation Xers or Baby Boomers. These young Americans are clearly ready for a new kind of politics, but what can they use as a bridge to get away from the politics of fear, disgust, and negativity that they dislike so much? This book takes the political theory of intersectionality - the most cutting-edge approach to the politics of gender, race, sexual orientation, and class - and
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Halftitle; Series Page; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; List of Figures and Tables; Series Introduction: The Politics of Intersectionality; 1 Introduction: Why Geraldine Ferraro Needs to Meet Jay-Z; 2 Intersectionality to the Rescue; 3 From Public Service to Deep Political Solidarity; 4 Solidarity in The Real World of Civil Rights, Marriage Equality, and Proposition 8; 5 Viva Exploradora Dora: Intersectionality's Contributions to Public Policy; Conclusion: A New Politics Manual for the Twenty-First Century; Bibliography; Acknowledgments; Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
URL:
Volltext
(lizenzpflichtig)
Permalink
