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There has been an explosion of interest in feminism in recent years. This book argues it is still necessary and has a vital role. Feminism's core objectives - to address the persistent issue of women's inequality and ongoing sexism, and to fight against women's oppression and improve women's lives - remain of central value across the world.
List of contents
0.Preface. 1.Feminism as Praxis. 2.Global Feminism, Global Social Policy, and Social Welfare. 3.Domestic Violence: Feminism and Feminist Practice. 4.Feminist Practice, Motherhood, Trans Parenthood and Maternal Rights. 5.Reproductive Justice, Rights, and Welfare, the role of Feminist Practice. 6.Older and Old Women and Feminist Practice. 7.Feminist Perspectives on the Criminal Justice System and the Law. 8.Conclusion: The Fourth Wave and Feminist Practice.
About the author
Ruth Phillips is an Associate Professor in Social Work and Policy Studies at the University of Sydney. With a practice background in social policy in government and feminist and environmental activism, Ruth teaches social policy in social work and global social policy as well as having supervised many PhD students, particularly from the South-East and East Asian region. She has published widely in her areas of research, which includes third sector studies, social policy and feminism in social work.
Summary
There has been an explosion of interest in feminism in recent years. This book argues it is still necessary and has a vital role. Feminism’s core objectives – to address the persistent issue of women’s inequality and ongoing sexism, and to fight against women’s oppression and improve women’s lives – remain of central value across the world.
