Women's movements in the global era : the power of local feminisms

**__Women's Movements in the Global Era__**provides a path-breaking study of the genesis, growth, gains, and dilemmas of women's movements in countries throughout the world. Its focus is on the global South, where women's movements have engaged in complex negotiations with national and international forces. It challenges widely held assumptions about the Western origins and character of local feminisms. The authors locate women's movements within the terrain from which they emerged by exploring their relationships with the state, civil society, and other social movements. This is essential reading for anyone interested in the global scope and implications of feminism. Women's Movements in the Global Era provides a path-breaking study of the genesis, growth, gains, and dilemmas of women's movements in countries throughout the world. Its focus is on the global South, where women's movements have engaged in complex negotiations with national and international forces. It challenges widely held assumptions about the Western origins and character of local feminisms. The authors locate women's movements within the terrain from which they emerged by exploring their relationships with the state, civil society, and other social movements. This is essential reading for anyone interested in the global scope and implications of feminism. " A path-breaking study of the genesis, growth, gains, and dilemmas of womens movements in countries throughout the world. Its focus is on the global South, where women's movements have engaged in complex negotiations with national and international forces. It challenges widely held assumptions about the Western origins and character of local feminisms. The authors locate women's movements within the terrain from which they emerged by exploring their relationships with the state, civil society, and other social movements. This is essential reading for anyone interested in the global scope and implications of feminism. "-- P. [4] de la couv An unparalleled overview of the genesis, growth, gains, and dilemmas of local women's movements around the world, with special attention to Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Introduction -- Africa -- Asia -- Europe -- Latin America -- The Middle East -- The United States. Amrita Basu, Editor. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Provides a path-breaking study of the beginning, growth, gains, and dilemmas of women's movements in countries throughout the world. Focuses on the global South Introduction South Africa Zimbabwe Pakistan India China Poland Russia Brazil Latin America Mexico Palestine Iran United States.