Enacting Civic Engagement and Social Transformation
When the protests are over, a guide to creating long-lasting social change beyond the barricades From the Women's March in D.C. to #BlackLivesMatter rallies across the country, there has been a rising wave of protests and social activism. These events have been an important part of the battle to combat racism, authoritarianism, and xenophobia in ......
In the tradition of Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States, an engaging account of the last half-century of political discontent The history of the United States is a history of oppression and inequality, as well as raucous opposition to the status quo. It is a history of slavery and child labor, but also the protest movements ......
In early 2011, the nation was stunned to watch Wisconsin's state capitol in Madison come under sudden and unexpected occupation by union members and their allies. The protests to defend collective bargaining rights were militant and practically unheard of in this era of declining union power. Nearly forty years of neoliberalism and the ......
In early 2011, the nation was stunned to watch Wisconsin's state capitol in Madison come under sudden and unexpected occupation by union members and their allies. The protests to defend collective bargaining rights were militant and practically unheard of in this era of declining union power. Nearly forty years of neoliberalism and the ......
Covering both grassroots and national movements, this is an account of African-American women's activism in the wake of the civil-rights movement. Original essays are included, as well as primary-source documents such as first-hand accounts of activism and statements of purpose.
Covering both grassroots and national movements, this is an account of African-American women's activism in the wake of the civil-rights movement. Original essays are included, as well as primary-source documents such as first-hand accounts of activism and statements of purpose.
Brings together a variety of contributors to uncover women's roles in radical and militant movements. Examining women's radicalism in United States from the 1950s through the 1990s, this book details women's activism in right-wing and left-wing movements, in feminist and anti-feminist groups, and in movements supporting racial equality and more.
Working-class Appalachian women on the picket line, fighting for better working conditions. White women organizing against the racial integration of schools. Native American women struggling for Indian treaty rights. African American women in the Black Panther Party. What prompts these women to adopt political stances outside mainstream politics? ......
