Different Wavelengths: Studies of the Contemporary Women's Movement

by Jo Reger (editor)

The original essays in this collection ground the shifting terrain of feminism in the 21st century. The contributors define and examine the complexity of the Third Wave by answering questions like: how appropriate is a "third wave" label for contemporary feminism; are the agendas of contemporary feminism and the "second wave" really all that different; does the wave metaphor accurately describe the difference between contemporary feminists and their predecessors; how do women of color fit into this notion of contemporary feminism; and what are the future directions of the feminist movement?

316 pages, Paperback

First published July 26, 2005

Reviews

[Whitney · Rating 3 out of 5]

A really great anthology of research and essays on third wave feminism. The grouping of the various essays/articles is well laid out and attempts to incorporate multiple viewpoints -- in keeping with the feminist value of intersectionality. While I enjoyed some articles more than others, I found that I would definitely use a few of these pieces in my own work. If you're needing a brief overview of the material or subject matter, the introduction is especially useful as it is a well articulated "definition" of third wave feminism and gives an overview of complications that are elaborated on in the articles.

[Patricia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Eh.