ISBN:
0203673654
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9780203673652
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1280058404
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9781280058400
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020364591X
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9780203645918
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (xi, 260 pages)
Parallel Title:
Print version Sisterhood questioned?
DDC:
305.420941
Keywords:
Feminism United States
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Feminism Great Britain
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Internationalism Great Britain
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United States
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Race
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Social classes
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Feminism
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Feminism
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Internationalism
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Social classes
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Internationalism
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Race
;
Feminism
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Feminism
;
Feminism
;
Internationalism
;
Race
;
Social classes
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SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Feminism & Feminist Theory
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Great Britain
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United States
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Electronic books
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Electronic books
Abstract:
Sisterhood Questionedassesses the nature and impact of divisions in the twentieth-century American and British women's movements. Until 1920, feminists had been united in the struggle for suffrage, and the sisterhood of women had been taken for granted. But after the end of the First World War, differences within and between the feminist movements became increasingly apparent, especially in the areas of race, class and internationalism. In this lucidly written study, Christine Bolt sheds new light on these differences, which flourished in an era of political reaction, economic insecurity, polarising nationalism and resurgent anti-feminism. The author reveals how the conflicts were seized upon and publicised by contemporaries, and how the activists themselves were forced to confront the increasingly complex tensions. In particular, the American and British women's movements grew further apart as British women became more conscious of American money, expectation of influence and opposition to the existence of Britain's empire.; Drawing on a wide range of sources, the author demonstrates that women in the twentieth century continued to co-operate despite these divisions, and that feminist movements remained active right up to and beyond the reformist 1960s. This readable and informative survey, including both new research and synthesis, provides the first close comparison of race, class and internationalism in the British and American women's movements during this period. It is invaluable reading for all those with an interest in American history, British history or Women's Studies
Description / Table of Contents:
The setting, 1880s-1914The impact of the First World War -- Feminist internationalism and nationalism between the wars -- Feminism and race, 1920s-1930s -- Feminists and class during the interwar years -- The Second World War: a turning point for women? -- The post-war women's movements: old themes and new emphases.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-251) and index. - Print version record
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