Dragon Ladies: Asian American Feminists Breathe FireSonia Shah 'Groundbreaking....Dragon Ladies explores the emergence of a distinct Asian American feminist movement through the rich perspectives of well-known Asian American activists, writers, and artists who analyze personal experiences through a political lens.' Ms. MagazineThis book showcases the growing politicization of Asian American women and their emerging feminist movement. These prominent writers, artists, and activists draw on a wealth of personal experience and political analysis to address issues of immigration, work, health, domestic violence, sexuality, and the media. In doing so, they seize the power of their unique political perspectives and cultural backgrounds to transform the landscape of race, class, and gender in the United States. |
Contents
The Representation | 17 |
Organizing Resistance | 29 |
How Community Elites | 46 |
An Agenda for Change | 71 |
SNEHAs Multifaceted Activism | 100 |
Asian Women and Domestic Violence | 108 |
Global Perspectives | 119 |
The Global Trade in Filipina Workers | 132 |
Western Feminism and Asian Women | 153 |
Awakening to Power | 167 |
Raising a Third World Daughter | 182 |
Shamita Das Dasgupta and Sayantani Das Gupta | 200 |
Queer Punk n Asian | 216 |
About the Contributors | 233 |
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References to this book
Grassroots: A Field Guide for Feminist Activism Jennifer Baumgardner,Amy Richards No preview available - 2005 |