With the right wing on the ascendance in the US, it may seem like a bad time to release a book on socialist feminism. I began this book during the 2020 Bernie Sanders’ campaign at a time when polls showed increasing support for socialism among young voters. The political climate has changed dramatically, but there is much to be learned from the history of socialist feminists profiled in the book. They dealt with dashed hopes for the creation of a new world dedicated to economic, racial, and gender justice. However, they took the long view and were convinced (or tried to convince themselves) that the socialist dream would ultimately be fulfilled.
The book documents the contributions of feminists to the socialist tradition: From Nancy Naples’ review on the Routledge site:
"This inspired book traces the origins and history of socialist feminism through the important visions and contributions of twelve amazing activists who influenced movements across Europe and the US. Although their stories have been told before, never have they been put in conversation with one another to chronicle the influential analysis and politics that shaped socialist feminist movements over a century. The Evolution of Socialist Feminism from Eleanor Marx to AOC is a significant addition to the feminist archive and a valuable resource for those teaching courses in social movements, women’s activism, and feminist theory, among others in WGSS and related fields. It is also an important text for young activists wanting to learn more about the feminist foremothers who helped shape, and continue to influence contemporary feminist politics."
Many of the photos I wanted to include in the book lacked the high resolution required by Routledge, so I set up a website with a photo gallery as a resource for teachers who might want to include the book in their courses. Please see https://theevolutionofsocialistfemini...
Unfortunately Routledge’s books are priced for libraries and I realize there are people who might have an interest but can’t afford to buy the book. I am asking my friends and colleagues to request that local libraries purchase a copy.
I am happy to speak to small groups interested in the history of socialist feminism and hope that my book inspires other work on the (mostly) untold story of socialist feminism.
https://www.routledge.com/The-Evoluti...
With the right wing on the ascendance in the US, it may seem like a bad time to release a book on socialist feminism. I began this book during the 2020 Bernie Sanders’ campaign at a time when polls showed increasing support for socialism among young voters. The political climate has changed dramatically, but there is much to be learned from the history of socialist feminists profiled in the book. They dealt with dashed hopes for the creation of a new world dedicated to economic, racial, and gender justice. However, they took the long view and were convinced (or tried to convince themselves) that the socialist dream would ultimately be fulfilled.
The book documents the contributions of feminists to the socialist tradition: From Nancy Naples’ review on the Routledge site:
"This inspired book traces the origins and history of socialist feminism through the important visions and contributions of twelve amazing activists who influenced movements across Europe and the US. Although their stories have been told before, never have they been put in conversation with one another to chronicle the influential analysis and politics that shaped socialist feminist movements over a century. The Evolution of Socialist Feminism from Eleanor Marx to AOC is a significant addition to the feminist archive and a valuable resource for those teaching courses in social movements, women’s activism, and feminist theory, among others in WGSS and related fields. It is also an important text for young activists wanting to learn more about the feminist foremothers who helped shape, and continue to influence contemporary feminist politics."
Many of the photos I wanted to include in the book lacked the high resolution required by Routledge, so I set up a website with a photo gallery as a resource for teachers who might want to include the book in their courses. Please see https://theevolutionofsocialistfemini...
Unfortunately Routledge’s books are priced for libraries and I realize there are people who might have an interest but can’t afford to buy the book. I am asking my friends and colleagues to request that local libraries purchase a copy.
I am happy to speak to small groups interested in the history of socialist feminism and hope that my book inspires other work on the (mostly) untold story of socialist feminism.
Karen Bojar