Mapping Feminist Anthropology in the Twenty-First Century

Mapping Feminist Anthropology in the Twenty-First Century

Feminist anthropology emerged in the 1970s as a much-needed corrective to the disciplineâ€™s androcentric biases. Far from being a marginalized subfield, it has been at the forefront of developments that have revolutionized not only anthropology, but also a host of other disciplines. This landmark collection of essays provides a contemporary overview of feminist anthropologyâ€™s historical and theoretical origins, the transformations it has undergone, and the vital contributions it continues to make to cutting-edge scholarship.Â
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Mapping Feminist Anthropology in the Twenty-First Century brings together a variety of contributors, giving a voice to both younger researchers and pioneering scholars who offer insider perspectives on the fieldâ€™s foundational moments. Some chapters reveal how the rise of feminist anthropology shapedâ€”and was shaped byâ€”the emergence of fields like womenâ€™s studies, black and Latina studies, and LGBTQ studies. Others consider how feminist anthropologists are helping to frame the direction of developing disciplines like masculinity studies, affect theory, and science and technology studies.Â
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Spanning the globeâ€”from India to Canada, from Vietnam to Peruâ€”Mapping Feminist Anthropology in the Twenty-First Century reveals the important role that feminist anthropologists have played in worldwide campaigns against human rights abuses, domestic violence, and environmental degradation. It also celebrates the work they have done closer to home, helping to explode the developed worldâ€™s preconceptions about sex, gender, and sexuality.Â
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Country USA
Brand Rutgers University Press
Manufacturer Rutgers University Press
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780813574288
ReleaseDate 2016-06-09

Country	USA
Brand	Rutgers University Press
Manufacturer	Rutgers University Press
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780813574288
ReleaseDate	2016-06-09

Mapping Feminist Anthropology in the Twenty-First Century

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