Making Coalitions Work: Solidarity across Difference within US Feminism.

This article discusses solidarity and coalitions within feminism in the U.S. The authors examine the ways in which theoretical coalition premises play out in the political work of activists. The authors mention an interview with welfare rights activist Marion Kramer. The article examines what practi...

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Publicado en:Feminist Studies Vol. 36; no. 1; pp. 71 - 99
Autores principales: Cole, Elizabeth R., Luna, Zakiya T.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Feminist Studies, Inc. Spring2010
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Sumario:This article discusses solidarity and coalitions within feminism in the U.S. The authors examine the ways in which theoretical coalition premises play out in the political work of activists. The authors mention an interview with welfare rights activist Marion Kramer. The article examines what practices are necessary to ensure meaningful participation by the most disempowered constituencies. The article also discusses how groups work together productively across power asymmetries to achieve common goals. The authors examine feminist literature on coalitions and activists' narratives.