Sheila Rowbotham Bücher
1. Jänner 1943
Sheila Rowbotham ist eine britische sozialistische feministische Theoretikerin und Schriftstellerin, deren Werk sich mit der tiefgreifenden Analyse sozialer und kultureller Aspekte von Unterdrückung befasst. Ihre Schriften basieren auf der Überzeugung, dass die traditionelle politische Geschichte oft die Stimmen und Erfahrungen von gewöhnlichen Menschen und Frauen übersieht. Rowbotham hat sich von Beginn ihrer Karriere an der Untersuchung gewidmet, wie marxistische Ideen und feministische Theorie wirtschaftliche und kulturelle Formen der Unterdrückung beleuchten und verbinden können. Ihre Arbeit betont die Notwendigkeit, sozialistisches und feministisches Denken zu vereinen, um eine echte gesellschaftliche Veränderung zu erreichen.
Beyond the Fragments
- 326 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
A generation ago, they wrote Beyond the Fragments. Inspired by the activism of the 1970s and facing the imminent triumph of the Right under Margaret Thatcher, they sought to apply our experiences as feminists to creating stronger bonds of solidarity in a new kind of Left movement.
Friends of Alice Wheeldon
The Anti-War Activist Accused of Plotting to Kill Lloyd George
- 244 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
Set against the backdrop of the First World War, this intense and claustrophobic play explores the harrowing experience of an innocent woman subjected to a show trial. The narrative delves into themes of injustice and societal pressure, capturing the tension and emotional turmoil of the characters involved. As the trial unfolds, it reveals the dark undercurrents of a society grappling with fear and paranoia, ultimately questioning the nature of truth and morality in times of conflict.
The narrative follows Sheila Rowbotham's transformation from a rebellious teenager at a Methodist boarding school to a prominent political activist by the end of the 1960s. As she immerses herself in existential philosophy and yearns for Paris, she evolves into a key figure in the women's liberation movement, planning the first conference in Britain and discovering her voice as a writer. This journey highlights her personal growth and the broader societal changes of the era.
Provides a historical overview of feminist strands among the modern revolutionary movements of Russia, China and the Third World. This book shows how women rose against the dual challenges of an unjust state system and social-sexual prejudice.
Woman's Consciousness, Man's World
- 130 Seiten
- 5 Lesestunden
A groundbreaking contribution to debates on women's oppression and consciousness, and the connections between socialism and feminism.
Dreamers of a New Day: Women Who Invented the Twentieth Century
- 311 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
From the 1880s to the 1920s, a profound social awakening among women extended the possibilities of change far beyond the struggle for the vote. Amid the growth of globalized trade, mass production, immigration and urban slums, American and British women broke with custom and prejudice. Taking off corsets, forming free unions, living communally, buying ethically, joining trade unions, doing social work in settlements, these “dreamers of a new day” challenged ideas about sexuality, mothering, housework, the economy and citizenship. Drawing on a wealth of research, Sheila Rowbotham has written a groundbreaking new history that shows how women created much of the fabric of modern life. These innovative dreamers raised questions that remain at the forefront of our twenty-first-century lives.
The book offers a historical overview of women's movements from the late eighteenth century to 1992, exploring the economic, social, and political ideas that motivated women to unite. It highlights the diverse activism occurring not just in Europe and North America, but also in the Third World, showcasing the global impact of these movements.
