Global Feminist Politics - Hardback

Global Feminist Politicsexamines the changing global context for feminist political action, its meaning and forms. It acknowledges the existence of dissent and debate among feminists, asserting that such debate leads to innovation in theory and practice. This book reaches the conclusion that the future of the women's movement depends upon a dialogue which is unafraid to cut across perceived differencesFocusing on key issues raise by a feministic commitment to global political change, this book covers subjects including* the relevance of contemporary feminist politics for younger wome* gendered accounts of genocide and catastroph* exile, migration and diaspor* gender and the interne* women and the nationalist movement in Indi* gender issues in Pakistan, Australia, South Africa and the Middle EastFeaturing an international panel of cutting-edge feminist thinkers, Global Feminist Politicsdemonstrates the innovative work being undertaken in the academic and professional worlds, as well as in women's activism. It is an invaluable resource for students in Women's Studies and Development Studies, as well as all those interested in the development of contemporary global feminism.