The Women's Liberation Movement and the Politics of Class in Britain

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Explore the intricate relationship between the British Women's Liberation Movement and class politics in this comprehensive study. Dr. George Stevenson (Newcastle University, UK) delves into how class influenced women liberationists' identities and activism, both nationally and regionally, using a North East England feminist cluster as a case study. This book reveals how British feminism was fundamentally shaped by its engagement with class politics, adapting to post-war economic and gender role changes. Discover the challenges and triumphs of class differences among feminists, leading to both solidarity and fragmentation. This engaging exploration examines regional feminism within a national context, highlighting the complex dynamics of British feminism and class politics in a capitalist society. Key Features: * First study of the British Women's Liberation Movement's relationship with class politics. * Case study of a feminist cluster in North East England. * Explores the impact of socio-economic and cultural class differences on the movement. * Analyzes the challenges of coalescing into a coherent coalition with labour politics. Summary: The Women's Liberation Movement and the Politics of Class in Britain, Paperback, English, 288 pages, published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, written by George Stevenson.