Faithful and Fearless: Moving Feminist Protest inside the Church and Military (Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International, and Comparative Perspectives Book 188)

Riots and demonstrations, the lifeblood of American social and political protest in the 1960s, are now largely a historical memory. But Mary Fainsod Katzenstein argues that protest has not disappeared--it has simply moved off the streets into the country's core institutions. As a result, conflicts over sexual harassment, affirmative action, and the rights of women, gays and lesbians, and people of color now touch us more than ever in our daily lives, whether we are among those seeking change or those threatened by its prospects. No one is more aware of this than women demanding change from within the United States military and the American Catholic church. Women in uniform are deeply patriotic and women active in the church are devoted to their callings. Yet Katzenstein shows that these women often feel isolated and demeaned, confronted by challenges as subtle as condescension and as blatant as career obstruction. Although faithful to their institutions, many have proved fearless in their attempts to reshape them. Drawing on interviews with over a hundred women in the military and the church--including senior officers, combat pilots, lay activists, and nuns--this book gives voice to the struggles and vision of these women as they have moved protest into the mainstream. Katzenstein shows why the military and the church, similarly hierarchical and insistent on obedience, have come to harbor deeply different forms of protest. She demonstrates that women in the military have turned to the courts and Congress, whereas feminists in the church have used "discursive" protests--writing, organizing workshops and conferences--to rethink in radical ways the meanings of faith and justice. These different strategies, she argues, reflect how the law regulates the military but leaves the church alone. __Faithful and Fearless__ calls our attention to protest within institutions as a new stage in the history both of feminism and of social movements in America. The book is an inspiring account of strength in the face of adversity and a groundbreaking contribution to the study of American feminism, social protest, and the historical development of institutions in American society.

Riots and demonstrations, the lifeblood of American social and political protest in the 1960s, are now largely a historical memory. But Mary Fainsod Katzenstein argues that protest has not disappeared—it has simply moved off the streets into the country's core institutions. As a result, conflicts over sexual harassment, affirmative action, and the rights of women, gays and lesbians, and people of color now touch us more than ever in our daily lives, whether we are among those seeking change or those threatened by its prospects. No one is more aware of this than women demanding change from within the United States military and the American Catholic church.

Women in uniform are deeply patriotic and women active in the church are devoted to their callings. Yet Katzenstein shows that these women often feel isolated and demeaned, confronted by challenges as subtle as condescension and as blatant as career obstruction. Although faithful to their institutions, many have proved fearless in their attempts to reshape them. Drawing on interviews with over a hundred women in the military and the church—including senior officers, combat pilots, lay activists, and nuns—this book gives voice to the struggles and vision of these women as they have moved protest into the mainstream.

Katzenstein shows why the military and the church, similarly hierarchical and insistent on obedience, have come to harbor deeply different forms of protest. She demonstrates that women in the military have turned to the courts and Congress, whereas feminists in the church have used "discursive" protests—writing, organizing workshops and conferences—to rethink in radical ways the meanings of faith and justice. These different strategies, she argues, reflect how the law regulates the military but leaves the church alone.

Faithful and Fearless calls our attention to protest within institutions as a new stage in the history both of feminism and of social movements in America. The book is an inspiring account of strength in the face of adversity and a groundbreaking contribution to the study of American feminism, social protest, and the historical development of institutions in American society.

Riots and demonstrations, the lifeblood of American social andpolitical protest in the 1960s, are now largely a historicalmemory. But Mary Fainsod Katzenstein argues that protest has notdisappeared--it has simply moved off the streets into the country'score institutions. As a result, conflicts over sexual harassment,affirmative action, and the rights of women, gays and lesbians, andpeople of color now touch us more than ever in our daily lives,whether we are among those seeking change or those threatened byits prospects. No one is more aware of this than women demandingchange from within the United States military and the AmericanCatholic church. Women in uniform are deeply patriotic and womenactive in the church are devoted to their callings. Yet Katzensteinshows that these women often feel isolated and demeaned, confrontedby challenges as subtle as condescension and as blatant as careerobstruction. Although faithful to their institutions, many haveproved fearless in their attempts to reshape them. Drawing oninterviews with over a hundred women in the military and thechurch--including senior officers, combat pilots, lay activists,and nuns--this book gives voice to the struggles and vision ofthese women as they have moved protest into the mainstream.Katzenstein shows why the military and the church, similarlyhierarchical and insistent on obedience, have come to harbor deeplydifferent forms of protest. She demonstrates that women in themilitary have turned to the courts and Congress, whereas feministsin the church have used "discursive" protests--writing, organizingworkshops and conferences--to rethink in radical ways the meaningsof faith and justice. These different strategies, she argues,reflect how the law regulates the military but leaves the churchalone. Faithful and Fearless calls our attention toprotest within institutions as a new stage in the history both offeminism and of social movements in America. The book is aninspiring account of strength in the face of adversity and agroundbreaking contribution to the study of American feminism,social protest, and the historical development of institutions inAmerican society.

Drawing On Interviews With Over A Hundred Women In The Military And The Church - Including Senior Officers, Combat Pilots, Lay Activists, And Nuns - This Book Gives Voice To The Struggles And Vision Of These Women As They Have Moved Protest Into The Mainstream. Katzenstein Shows Why The Military And The Church, Similarly Hierarchical And Insistent On Obedience, Have Come To Harbor Deeply Different Forms Of Protest. She Demonstrates That Women In The Military Have Turned To The Courts And Congress, Whereas Feminists In The Church Have Used Discursive Protests - Writing, Organizing Workshops And Conferences - To Rethink In Radical Ways The Meanings Of Faith And Justice. These Different Strategies, She Argues, Reflect How The Law Regulates The Military But Leaves The Church Alone.--jacket. Pt. 1. Prologue : Protest Moves Inside Institutions ; Legalizing Protest -- Pt. 2. The Military : Interest-group Activism ; Living By The Law -- Pt. 3. The Church : Discursive Activism ; In The Law's Absence -- Pt. 4. Epilogue : A New Order? Mary Fainsod Katzenstein. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [229]-258) And Index. Riots and demonstrations, the lifeblood of American social and political protest in the 1960's, are now largely a historical memory. This book argues that the protest has not disappeared - it has simply moved off the streets into the country's core institutions.