The work offers a comprehensive guide to feminist theory, highlighting its evolution, key themes, and various branches such as feminist literary theory, philosophy, and activism. It acknowledges contributions from diverse scholars and contextualizes feminist thought within historical and cultural frameworks, while also addressing contemporary issues and interdisciplinary approaches. The index at the end serves as …
This article contends that feminist movements are victims of social cryptomnesia: while women’s rights are nowadays largely approved, the role of feminist movements in obtaining these rights is not recognized, and feminist groups are still stigmatized. This social cryptomnesia is believed to hinder further progress towards equality between men and women. Indeed, although women’s rights …
The paper discusses the evolution of gender history as an integral part of historical study, emphasizing its transition from a niche interest to a mainstream one over a span of twenty-five years. It highlights the contributions of various scholars and texts, outlining how gender history has brought new perspectives and debates to historical study, and …
