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Book SynopsisWhat does it mean to be a feminist today? Why do some women become feminists and others do not? At a time when ''feminist'' is a label that many young women shun, Stepping Out of Line offers an insightful account of the struggle of becoming and being a feminist. Cheryl Hercus offers a compelling new argument for why some women embrace feminism and why others do not. In doing so, she moves beyond the stereotypes of what feminism means while providing a new understanding of feminist social movements of resistance and collective action.
Table of ContentsIntroduction Part One: Concepts and Contexts 1. Conceptualising Movement Involvement 2. Feminist Movements: Past and Present, Local and Global Part Two: Becoming Feminist 3. Paths and Passages 4. Tensions and Contradictions in the Construction of Meaning and Identity 5. Up Against it: Opposition and Control Part Three: Doing Feminism 6. Participation in Feminist Events and Organizations 7. Establishing Feminist Presence in Daily Life Conclusion
