Description |
1 online resource (xv, 282 pages) |
Series |
Gender, racism, ethnicity |
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Gender, racism, ethnicity.
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Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. Writing against the grain : towards a womanist methodology -- 3. 'We don't just make tea' : redefining political activism -- 4. Talking across difference -- 5. Articulating 'race, ' class and gender -- 6. Sisters and brothers in struggle? Looking for coalitions -- 7. Conclusions : from identity politics to the politics of transformation |
Summary |
'Other Kinds of Dreams' provides an invaluable insight into the political activity of black and Asian women in the UK both inside and outside the black and Asian communities. The book breaks new ground by: * destroying the misconception that black and Asian women lack political involvement * integrating gender into the study of black and Asian political participation in Britain* exploring the potential for alliances between black women and the new progressive 'black man's movement'* examining black women activists' perception and experiences of white feminism. 'Other Kind |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-275) and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Women, Black -- Great Britain -- Societies and clubs
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Women, Black -- Political activity -- Great Britain
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Women's Studies.
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Women, Black -- Political activity
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Women, Black -- Societies and clubs
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Great Britain
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
0203981561 |
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9780203981566 |
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