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Discover the empowering narrative of women’s history in **For the Many**, an essential exploration of twentieth-century feminists who championed rights for women, workers, and marginalized communities in the United States and beyond. This exciting work by Dorothy Sue Cobble not only reclaims social democracy as a pivotal theme in American feminism but also highlights the interconnectedness of local and global movements that shaped political landscapes. With a focus on grassroots campaigns and international cooperation, this book features influential figures such as Eleanor Roosevelt and Frances Perkins alongside lesser-known but equally impactful leaders like Rose Schneiderman and Maida Springer Kemp. Delve into the rich tapestry of women's activism from the pre-World War I democracy movements through the establishment of the New Deal, the mid-century struggles for rights, and the resurgence of feminist movements today. As you read, you will witness how different generations have collaborated to forge social and economic rights, inspiring today’s activists who continuously strive for a more inclusive world. **For the Many** is not just a book; it’s a call to action, encouraging readers to engage in the ongoing fight for justice and equality. This item is brand new and published by Princeton University Press in 2021. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691156873
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
A history of the twentieth-century feminists who fought for the rights of women, workers, and the poor, both in the United States and abroad
For the Many presents an inspiring look at how US women and their global allies pushed the nation and the world toward justice and greater equality for all. Reclaiming social democracy as one of the central threads of American feminism, Dorothy Sue Cobble offers a bold rewriting of twentieth-century feminist history and documents how forces, peoples, and ideas worldwide shaped American politics. Cobble follows egalitarian women's activism from the explosion of democracy movements before World War I to the establishment of the New Deal, through the upheavals in rights and social citizenship at midcentury, to the reassertion of conservatism and the revival of female-led movements today.
Cobble brings to life the women who crossed borders of class, race, and nation to build grassroots campaigns, found international institutions, and enact policies dedicated to raising standards of life for everyone. Readers encounter famous figures, including Eleanor Roosevelt, Frances Perkins, and Mary McLeod Bethune, together with less well-known leaders, such as Rose Schneiderman, Maida Springer Kemp, and Esther Peterson. Multiple generations partnered to expand social and economic rights, and despite setbacks, the fight for the many persists, as twenty-first-century activists urgently demand a more caring, inclusive world.
Putting women at the center of US political history, For the Many reveals the powerful currents of democratic equality that spurred American feminists to seek a better life for all.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691156873
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
A history of the twentieth-century feminists who fought for the rights of women, workers, and the poor, both in the United States and abroad
For the Many presents an inspiring look at how US women and their global allies pushed the nation and the world toward justice and greater equality for all. Reclaiming social democracy as one of the central threads of American feminism, Dorothy Sue Cobble offers a bold rewriting of twentieth-century feminist history and documents how forces, peoples, and ideas worldwide shaped American politics. Cobble follows egalitarian women's activism from the explosion of democracy movements before World War I to the establishment of the New Deal, through the upheavals in rights and social citizenship at midcentury, to the reassertion of conservatism and the revival of female-led movements today.
Cobble brings to life the women who crossed borders of class, race, and nation to build grassroots campaigns, found international institutions, and enact policies dedicated to raising standards of life for everyone. Readers encounter famous figures, including Eleanor Roosevelt, Frances Perkins, and Mary McLeod Bethune, together with less well-known leaders, such as Rose Schneiderman, Maida Springer Kemp, and Esther Peterson. Multiple generations partnered to expand social and economic rights, and despite setbacks, the fight for the many persists, as twenty-first-century activists urgently demand a more caring, inclusive world.
Putting women at the center of US political history, For the Many reveals the powerful currents of democratic equality that spurred American feminists to seek a better life for all.