Description
Since second-wave feminism of the 1970s, women's rights and opportunities in education and employment have increased across the globe, but has equality, whether social, political or legal, really been achieved? In this fascinating book, Miriam E. David, a well-known and influential feminist in higher education, celebrates the achievements of international feminists as activists and scholars. She provides a critique of the expansion of global higher education masking their pioneering zeal and zest for knowledge. Looking at the changing zeitgeist, David contends that feminism has yet to have an enduring influence, despite how generations of women have felt empowered. She illustrates the power of patriarchal social relations and how everyday sexism or misogyny is keenly felt. This impassioned book asks whether a feminist-friendly future is possible, or indeed, desirable.
About the Author
Professor Miriam E. David has an international reputation for her research on gender, families, social diversity and inequalities in education, including higher education. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) and the Academy of Social Sciences (FAcSS). In 2009 was awarded an honorary doctorate of education by the University of Bedfordshire and in 2015 received a lifetime achievement award by the Gender and Education Association. She was a founder trustee of the British Shalom Salaam Trust, is Chair of the Trustees of the Women's Therapy Centre and involved with the Feminist Library's archiving of materials and campaigns for women today.
Reviews
"The final result is a book shining with personal memories and tributes to individual women, as well as intelligent but not heavy-going discussion of the development of the women's movement and of the contributions of feminist scholars over the years." Older Feminist Network Newsletter
"David writes accessibly, punctuating her political and sociological commentary with personal reflections that are elegantly informed, and underpinned by her long career as feminist academic and activist." Emma Rees, Times Higher Education
"Immensely readable and informative, this book brings together the history and sociology of feminism in Britain and beyond for new students, delighting older feminists with its remarkable wisdom about the past." Professor Sharon Lamb, University of Massachusetts Boston
"This inspiring and important memoir shows David at her best - as rigorous and seasoned scholar, academic and activist, as well as consummate reporter of the achievements and thoughts of feminists of different generations." Professor Helen Taylor, University of Exeter
"This is a treasure for feminism and where it is going! A comprehensive, up-to-the-minute history, challenging HE to re-commit, in solidarity with ALL women, to face down the rampant misogyny that neo-liberalism has produced" Berny McMahon, Maynooth University
"This book powerfully sets out how reclaiming and reinventing feminist futures continues to matter. It's a must read for new generations of academic feminists struggling to challenge and change neo-patriarchal structures and practices in education and beyond." Professor Emma Renold, Cardiff University
Book Information
ISBN 9781447328179
Author Miriam E. David
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Policy Press
Publisher Bristol University Press
About the Author
Professor Miriam E. David has an international reputation for her research on gender, families, social diversity and inequalities in education, including higher education. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) and the Academy of Social Sciences (FAcSS). In 2009 was awarded an honorary doctorate of education by the University of Bedfordshire and in 2015 received a lifetime achievement award by the Gender and Education Association. She was a founder trustee of the British Shalom Salaam Trust, is Chair of the Trustees of the Women's Therapy Centre and involved with the Feminist Library's archiving of materials and campaigns for women today.
Reviews
"The final result is a book shining with personal memories and tributes to individual women, as well as intelligent but not heavy-going discussion of the development of the women's movement and of the contributions of feminist scholars over the years." Older Feminist Network Newsletter
"David writes accessibly, punctuating her political and sociological commentary with personal reflections that are elegantly informed, and underpinned by her long career as feminist academic and activist." Emma Rees, Times Higher Education
"Immensely readable and informative, this book brings together the history and sociology of feminism in Britain and beyond for new students, delighting older feminists with its remarkable wisdom about the past." Professor Sharon Lamb, University of Massachusetts Boston
"This inspiring and important memoir shows David at her best - as rigorous and seasoned scholar, academic and activist, as well as consummate reporter of the achievements and thoughts of feminists of different generations." Professor Helen Taylor, University of Exeter
"This is a treasure for feminism and where it is going! A comprehensive, up-to-the-minute history, challenging HE to re-commit, in solidarity with ALL women, to face down the rampant misogyny that neo-liberalism has produced" Berny McMahon, Maynooth University
"This book powerfully sets out how reclaiming and reinventing feminist futures continues to matter. It's a must read for new generations of academic feminists struggling to challenge and change neo-patriarchal structures and practices in education and beyond." Professor Emma Renold, Cardiff University
Book Information
ISBN 9781447328179
Author Miriam E. David
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Policy Press
Publisher Bristol University Press
