Feminisms and Internationalism [Paperback]

This book addresses the theme of the history of internationalism in feminist theory and praxis, covering such topics as the historical concept of internationalism within feminism and women's movements; the nature of historical shifts within feminist movements, and challenges to internationalism within feminism by women of colour and by women from colonised or formerly colonised countries.Part I: Abstracts:.

1. Introduction:.

Why Feminisms and Internationalism?: Mrinalini Sinha, Donna Guy and Angela Woollacott (Southern Illinois University, University of Arizona and Case Western Reserve University).

Part II: Articles:.

2. An Alternative Imperialism: Isabella Tod, Internationalist and Good Liberal Unionist : Heloise Brown (University of York).

3. 'The New Women's Movement' in 1920's Korea: Rethinking the Relationship Between Imperialism and Women: Insook Kwon (Clark University, Worcester).

4. Madrinas and Missionaries: Uruguay and the Pan-American Women's Movement: Christine Ehrick (University of North Iowa).

5. Inventing Commonwealth and Pan-Pacific Feminisms: Australian Women's Internationalist Activism in the 1920s-30s: Angela Woollacott (Case Western Reserve University).

6. The Politics of Pan American Cooperation: Maternalist Feminism and the Child Rights Movement, 1913-1960: Donna J. Guy (University of Arizona).

7. Wong Jui Guie - Connecting the Tracks: Chinese Women's Activism Surrounding the 1995 World Conference on Women in Beijing: Ping-Chun Hsiung and Yuk-Lin Renita (University of Toronto).

8. Unifying Women: Feminist Pasts and Presents in Yemen: Margot Badran (University of Chicago).

Part III: Forum:.

9. International Feminisms: Latin American Alternatives: Asuncion Lavrin (Arizona StalÃY