This Is Not a Feminism Textbook
Published on 8. November 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-913380-87-8 (ISBN)
Description
Feminist scholars from around the world on key debates and concerns ranging from motherhood, home, and family to media, technology, and medicine.
This thought-provoking book is written by prominent feminist scholars from around the world. It is engaging and accessible, distilling the highest level of knowledge into fascinating but concise entries. This Is Not A Feminism Textbook offers a clear, straightforward overview of key feminist debates and concerns ranging from motherhood, home, work and family to media, technology, and medicine.
This book is a must-read for everyone who is curious about the sex/gender distinction, and the relation between gender and other aspects of identity; and it tackles plenty more questions along the way. Are smart homes really smart? Will technology save the world? What does class have to do with feminism? And what does 'intersectionality' actually mean?
The work of feminism to help create a more just and equal society is not yet done. This book provides a roadmap to inspire each and every reader to continue exploring, thinking about, discussing, and 'doing' feminism.
Contributors
Celia Roberts, Amber Jamilla Musser, Simidele Dosekun, Sara R. Farris, Chiara Pellegrini, Cynthia Barounis, Suzanne Leonard, Yolande Strengers, Heather Berg
This thought-provoking book is written by prominent feminist scholars from around the world. It is engaging and accessible, distilling the highest level of knowledge into fascinating but concise entries. This Is Not A Feminism Textbook offers a clear, straightforward overview of key feminist debates and concerns ranging from motherhood, home, work and family to media, technology, and medicine.
This book is a must-read for everyone who is curious about the sex/gender distinction, and the relation between gender and other aspects of identity; and it tackles plenty more questions along the way. Are smart homes really smart? Will technology save the world? What does class have to do with feminism? And what does 'intersectionality' actually mean?
The work of feminism to help create a more just and equal society is not yet done. This book provides a roadmap to inspire each and every reader to continue exploring, thinking about, discussing, and 'doing' feminism.
Contributors
Celia Roberts, Amber Jamilla Musser, Simidele Dosekun, Sara R. Farris, Chiara Pellegrini, Cynthia Barounis, Suzanne Leonard, Yolande Strengers, Heather Berg
Reviews / Votes
"This book is so urgent and important, not only for its eloquent mapping of today's key feminist issues, but for its capacity to present these to wider audiences in such accessible and creative ways."-Hannah Curran-Troop, Soundings
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Goldsmiths, University of London
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
27 B&W ILLUS.
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
285 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-913380-87-8 (9781913380878)
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Catherine Rottenberg
This Is Not a Feminism Textbook
E-Book
03/2024
Goldsmiths Press
€19.49
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Catherine Rottenberg is Professor in the Department of Media, Communications, and Cultural Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London. She works in the areas of feminist theory and feminist media studies, with a particular focus on neoliberal feminism and the politics of care.