Feminist Postcolonial Theory: A Reader

by Reina Lewis (editor), Sara Mills (Editor)

Feminism and postcolonialism are allies, and the impressive selection of writings brought together in this volume demonstrate how fruitful that alliance can be. Reina Lewis and Sara Mills have assembled a brilliant selection of thinkers, organizing them into six categories: "Gendering Colonialism and Postcolonialism/Radicalizing Feminism," "Rethinking Whiteness," "Redefining the 'Third World' Subject," "Sexuality and Sexual Rights," "Harem and the Veil," and "Gender and Post/colonial Relations." A bibliography complements the wide-ranging essays. This is the ideal volume for any reader interested in the development of postcoloniality and feminist thought.

Genres: Feminism, Nonfiction, Theory, Academic, Politics, Womens

766 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Becky]

Very comprehensive and accessible compilation. Read about forced sterilization of women of color in the United States, Muslim women choosing to wear a veil or not, compulsory heterosexuality, and the second and third waves of feminism.

[Dahlia Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good, comprehensive volume which could also serve as an introduction to those wanting to familiarise themselves with the subject.