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Women Strike For Peace: Traditional Motherhood And Radical Politics In The 1960S (Women In Culture And Society)
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Women Strike For Peace Is The Only Historical Account Of This Groundbreaking Women'S Movement. Amy Swerdlow, A Founding Member Of Wsp, Restores To The Historical Record A Significant Chapter On American Politics And Women'S Studies. Weaving Together Narrative And Analysis, She Traces Wsp'S Triumphs, Problems, And Legacy For The Women'S Movement And American Society.Women Strike For Peace Began On November 1, 1961, When Thousands Of White, Middleclass Women Walked Out Of Their Kitchens And Off Their Jobs In A Oneday Protest Against Soviet And American Nuclear Policies. The Protest Led To A National Organization Of Women Who Fought Against Nuclear Arms And U.S. Intervention In Vietnam. While Maintaining Traditional Maternal And Feminine Roles, Members Of Wsp Effectively Challenged National Policiesdefeating A Proposal For A Nato Nuclear Fleet, Withstanding An Investigation By The House Committee On Unamerican Activities, And Sending One Of Its Leaders To Congress As A Peace Candidate.As A Study Of A Dissident Group Grounded In Prescribed Female Culture, And The Struggle Of Its Members To Avoid Being Trapped Within That Culture, This Book Adds A Crucial New Dimension To Women'S Studies. In Addition, This Account Of Wsp'S Success As A Grass Roots, Nonhierarchical Movement Will Be Of Great Interest To Historians, Political Scientists, And Anyone Interested In Peace Studies Or Conflict Resolution.Swerdlow Has Recreated A Unique Piece Of American Political History, A Chapter Of The International Peace Movement, And An Origin Of The Modern Feminist Movement. No Historian, Activist, Or Selfrespecting Woman Should Be Without Women Strike For Peace. It Shows Not Only How One Group Of Women Created Change, But Also How They Inevitably Changed Themselves.Gloria Steinem
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Women Strike for Peace'? A: 'Women Strike for Peace' chronicles the history of a women's movement that protested against nuclear policies and U.S. intervention in Vietnam, highlighting the significant role women played in American political activism during the 1960s.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Amy Swerdlow, who is a founding member of the Women Strike for Peace organization.
- Q: When was 'Women Strike for Peace' published? A: 'Women Strike for Peace' was published on November 15, 1993.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 326 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition of 'Women Strike for Peace'.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: 'Women Strike for Peace' is available in paperback format.
- Q: Is this book a new or used copy? A: The item condition is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of traditional motherhood, political activism, women's studies, and the dynamics of grassroots movements.
- Q: Is there any historical significance to the Women Strike for Peace movement? A: Yes, the movement is significant as it represents a unique intersection of women's roles in politics and anti-war activism during a pivotal time in American history.
- Q: What insights does the author provide about the movement? A: Amy Swerdlow provides insights into the triumphs and challenges faced by the Women Strike for Peace, and how they navigated their identities as women while advocating for peace.