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Feminism Unfinished: A Short, Surprising History of American Womens Movements
Feminism Unfinished: A Short, Surprising History of American Womens Movements | Dorothy Sue Cobble, Linda Gordon, Astrid Henry
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Reframing feminism for the twenty-first century, this bold and essential history stands up against "bland corporate manifestos" (Sarah Leonard). Eschewing the conventional wisdom that places the origins of the American womens movement in the nostalgic glow of the late 1960s, Feminism Unfinished traces the beginnings of this seminal American social movement to the 1920s, in the process creating an expanded, historical narrative that dramatically rewrites a century of American womens history. Also challenging the contemporary lean-in, trickle-down feminist philosophy and asserting that womens histories all too often depoliticize politics, labor issues, and divergent economic circumstances, Dorothy Sue Cobble, Linda Gordon, and Astrid Henry demonstrate that the post-Suffrage womens movement focused on exploitation of women in the workplace as well as on inherent sexual rights. The authors carefully revise our wave vision of feminism, which previously suggested that there were clear breaks and sharp divisions within these media-driven waves. Showing how history books have obscured the notable activism by working-class and minority women in the past, Feminism Unfinished provides a much-needed corrective.
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#TBRTuesday: Books I've Bought But Haven't Read Yet Edition. I have a feeling some of these will get pushed up my list soon, but for now, at least they're pretty to look at on my shelves. 💁🏻📚

KrisConstantReader Oh man, the Robert Peace book is one of the best books I've ever read! I also read Ghettoside and Missoula, both great books. 8y
subwayreads Can't wait to read the Pearce book and Ive read parts of Ghettoside. Really good 8y
Notafraidofwords I grew up in the Same area as Pearce (20 years), but I have yet to read it. 8y
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acc5446 another shout out for Robert Peace! such a good read. 8y
JPeterson I loved reading Ghettoside and Missoula. 8y
itsbrb Oh goodness. My TBR list just grew quite a bit. I've only read Missoula from this group. 8y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Shout out from me for Deep Down Dark. Can't wait to see the film, too 8y
Reviewsbylola The Short Tragic Life of Robert Peace is very haunting. I still think of him and I finished it months ago. 8y
Jana Robert Peace is an outstanding book. As is Missoula. 8y
Hooked_on_books Ghettoside, Missoula, and Robert Peace are so, so good. 8y
BookishFeminist @KrisConstantReader I'm really looking forward to all of them--they've been on my shelf way too long. Goal this year = read more stuff I already own. 8y
BookishFeminist @subwayreads Ditto! I think I may get to the Robert Peace book next week. 8y
BookishFeminist @Notafraidofwords Oof, yea. To be honest that makes a book more difficult to read, for me at least. Are you planning to read it? If so it'd be fun to read it together. 8y
BookishFeminist @acc5446 Yay! I think that's the one from this pile I'll pick up first--hopefully next week. 8y
BookishFeminist @JPeterson I haven't touched Missoula yet but I've read excerpts--it's a bit of a personal topic for me so I think I've been putting it off. 😬 I think I will get to Ghettoside soon though! 8y
BookishFeminist @itsbrb LOL sorry not sorry 😜 if there's any that you get to soon let me know & maybe we can read along. 8y
BookishFeminist @ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled.com Ditto! LOL I bought this book before the film came out and was even announced and yet... Funny how purchasing books prevents me from reading it sometimes bc there's no deadline! I wanna see the film too, though. :) 8y
BookishFeminist @Reviewsbylola I can't wait to get to it, especially with all the positive reviews on this post! 8y
BookishFeminist @Jana Robert Peace is at the top of the pile. Might have to wait a bit on Missoula unfortunately but am looking forward to being in the right state of mind to read it. 😊 8y
BookishFeminist @Hooked_on_books All books that I'm most looking forward to from this stack!! :) 8y
Notafraidofwords @BookishFeminist I think eventually I will. But I'm not sure if I want to this year. I read evicted this year and if left me feeling sad for weeks 😳👀 8y
BookishFeminist @Notafraidofwords I can definitely understand that. Some books hit too close for comfort for me too. (Why I haven't read Missoula yet) Robert Peace has been tough for me to pick up too bc I know a lot of folks from that area. Even though I've been safe in that respect my whole life, it's hard bc I 8y
Notafraidofwords @BookishFeminist exactly. And some people read to encounter and others to escape. I read for both, but choose when and what book. 8y
BookishFeminist @Notafraidofwords know so many who weren't & it makes me angry. Can't imagine what it'd be like to read this & know first hand what it's like living in/near those circumstances. You're brave for testing your boundaries though! I'm here if you ever want to talk about it 💕 8y
BookishFeminist @Notafraidofwords Yes! Exactly. Exposure is great but only when you're up for it. Otherwise it's traumatizing. Self care is important. 8y
WordWaller All of these!! 🙌 8y
itsbrb @BookishFeminist sounds good! I will let you know! 8y
Arabiatta Some really painful-to-read titles in there that hit too close to home for me. I admire your endurance! 8y
BookishFeminist @Arabiatta Understandably! this is my TBR pile for a reason--many have been difficult for me to pick up too but I'm hoping I can space them out. 8y
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Fun Photo Friday Pt. 2: I love reading books by/about badass women, social justice, feminism, powerful memoirs, sociology, and law & legal issues. I've been spotted reading dense intersectional feminist theory before leaving bed & having coffee in the a.m. I'm obsessed. 💪🏻💪🏼💪🏽💪🏾💪🏿 #ReadWomen #BlackLivesMatter

OffTheBeatenShelf.com Hell yes!! 9y
Notafraidofwords I saw the author of Evicted speak and he is amazing. 9y
Bibliogeekery I hear you! Badass intersectional feminist theory is so dreamy! 9y
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BookishFeminist @OffTheBeatenShelf.com 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 9y
BookishFeminist @Notafraidofwords So jealous! I missed him when he came to DC, but is amazing. I used to work in housing law so Evicted is super fascinating & close to home for me and a lot of my former clients. 9y
BookishFeminist @Bibliogeekery Isn't it? Best way to wake up 🤘🏼 9y
Notafraidofwords @BookishFeminist I know. That book hit close to home. Me and my parents lived in the projects (do you know what this is?) for a long time, so I saw a lot of poverty and families leave. 9y
BookishFeminist @Notafraidofwords I do know the projects--many of my old clients also used to live in them or in Sec 8 housing, and the conditions are devastating more often than not. I can't imagine what that experience was like for you personally, though. I would love to hear about your experience sometime. 9y
Notafraidofwords @BookishFeminist While living there, I didn't talk about it all. I think it was easier to not talk about it. But now that I live in a better area, I can think about it better. 9y
Reviewsbylola Romantic Outlaws sounds great! 9y
BookishFeminist @Notafraidofwords That makes a lot of sense & is really common--we naturally want to avoid thinking about our everyday stressors, particularly if it is a dire circumstance we can't change easily (or at all if you're dependent on your parents). I wouldn't be surprised if it is still hard to think of. 9y
BookishFeminist @Reviewsbylola It is wonderful! It got a couple of well-deserved awards--it's a really well-researched dual biography. 9y
Notafraidofwords @BookishFeminist what I liked about the book is that he showed readers the difficulty of getting out of the situation. People are mostly living paycheck to paycheck. Big turn arounds take time. 9y
BookishFeminist @Notafraidofwords They really do, and I like that as well. HUD/housing agencies are not easy to navigate & it becomes impossible to get out if you can't save $$ for a security deposit, let alone w/your credit score. I had clients who would have to file for bankruptcy to keep their electricity ... 9y
BookishFeminist @Notafraidofwords ...on just so they could keep their Sec 8 housing & not wind up in a shelter with their kids. Improving is one thing but also one false move & things can spiral in an even worse direction too w/an even harder dig out. It is a major issue here that I wish we'd do more to address. 9y
Notafraidofwords @BookishFeminist oh man. Those are the things that people have a hard time understanding. 9y
Notafraidofwords @BookishFeminist exactly. When I was going to RU, many of the people in my classes blamed people. They're alcoholic or that's they're problem. But it's a mix of things that have put people in situations. Life isn't black and white. Stories have nuances to them. 9y
BookishFeminist @Notafraidofwords Yea, Evicted is a really, really important book that I wish I could shove into the hands of everyone just to get them to see the toll poverty takes--I cannot STAND people that say "well they should just get a job." They have jobs, often 2-3, & cannot dig out bc they can't save $$. 9y
BookishFeminist @Notafraidofwords Getting jobs w/higher than minimum wage requires education, which requires even more debt. And this is if you can speak English well enough to figure out the system--many don't & it isn't their fault. It is so depressing. I hope you & your family have never faced that reaction. 9y
Notafraidofwords @BookishFeminist yes and the effects of living in those conditions can last even after you leave. I have so many money insecurities. My tmobile iPhone is prepaid lol. Prepaid. Because I'm afraid I will run out of money. And btw I have a full time job with medical benefits and some savings. Lol. 9y
BookishFeminist @Notafraidofwords ❤️❤️ I hear you. It is literally traumatizing for so many, especially children that grow up normalizing it until they get older. Prepaid everything is the way to be when you are constantly anxious about money. And then folks blame "violence" & "alcoholism" on it. ? 9y
Notafraidofwords @BookishFeminist exactly! I've accepted that I'm just traumatized. Even if I had Oprah money, I wouldn't be okay. 9y
BookishFeminist @Notafraidofwords I don't know you personally aside from Litsy, but you're incredibly strong to be able to get out of that situation & talk about it. 9y
BookishFeminist @Notafraidofwords I know what trauma feels like although not your specific kind (I have PTSD) & it is a hard beast to beat no matter how much your situation improves. Thanks for sharing your experiences. ❤️ 9y
Notafraidofwords @BookishFeminist thanks for being so open to it. I hope you beat the PTSD. I hope all humans get to conquer all things that make them afraid. 9y
BookishFeminist @Notafraidofwords Of course--and I am always happy to talk and listen if you ever want to again. Thank you! I hope so as well. I also hope your trauma improves over time, too. It is not fun to live in a state of paranoia. 9y
Chessa Yesssssss 9y
shawnmooney Fantastic pile! 9y
BookishFeminist @Chessa 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 9y
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