Synopses & Reviews
Cultural Writing. Socialist Feminism. An encyclopedic yet personal exploration of the meaning of socialist feminism, the power of Marxist theory and working-class feminism, and the highs and lows of an activist life. Through columns, essays and speeches spanning 40 years, Clara Fraser addresses diverse topics including women's leadership, the interconnections of racism and sexism, homophobia in the military, electoral politics, and her own and others' battles for job rights and free speech. Meet a woman revolutionary for all times!
Synopsis
A collection of columns, essays and speeches by Clara Fraser, a feisty 70-something Jewish feminist and radical. "Seattle's Grande Dame of Socialism, " Fraser is a groundbreaking theorist and lively popularizer of socialist feminist ideas, and the writing in this volume covers a vast range of topics, including the interconnections of race and gender in American society, the sociology of women's leadership, and electoral politics.