Doing Feminist Theory: From Modernity to Postmodernity

by Susan Archer Mann

Doing Feminist From Modernity to Postmodernity critically examines feminist thought from the late eighteenth century to the present. Organized historically and by theoretical perspectives, author Susan Archer

* Highlights the relationship between feminist theory and political practice and examines the diversity of feminist visions and voices by race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and global location

* Interweaves the history of feminist thought with the history of the U.S. women's movement to ground feminist perspectives in their socio-historical contexts

* Bridges the local and global using theory application sections devoted to feminist analyses of colonialism, imperialism, and globalization

* Offers a critical and dynamic approach to theory that is interdisciplinary and inclusive of alternative forms of theory construction, such as poetry, music, and zines

* Illuminates how transformations in contemporary feminist thought reflect paradigm shifts from modernity to postmodernity

Genres: Feminism, Nonfiction

496 pages, Paperback

First published January 26, 2012

Reviews

[Gabby Everetts · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good & fairly accessible summary of feminist theory within the US. While some of the organization seems a bit off, Mann does a good job of placing feminist theory within its historical context. There are a few chapters which seem a bit dry and hard to get through, but overall an enjoyable and important feminist read.

[Briana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I used this book for a feminist theory independent study I did in college and I found it to be thorough and insightful. One of the most comprehensive summaries I have come across in the field. A good addition to anyone in sociology or women's studies

[a. · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is a really useful text to read if you're in academia and you're required to cite feminist theory a lot BUT it's a nightmare to slog through. like most theory, dense and pretty inaccessible BUT mann's writing is engaging, which is all you can really ask for with theory

[Sydney Ostermiller · Rating 3 out of 5]

Honestly? Compared to other textbooks I’ve read this one fucks. Of course it was for a class so it was DENSE and I hated the class itself, but I do for sure see myself reading my annotations later down the road.
Women fucking rule

[Michael Winfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this text. Very insightful, spanning various debates and theoretical perspectives.

[Vampire-lk · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a good book overall!! This was assigned for school, so in typical college fashion it was dense & in-depth with concepts!! Hours upon hours to grasp meanings & critical response essays later it was an informative book through the author's point of view and historical aspects!

[Alex Forni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tends to meander into a second wave bias occasionally but overall an excellent reference for the learning feminist scholar with plenty of info for further research