Radical Feminists: A Guide to an American Subculture

This timely new book explores the formation of the Radical Feminist Movement of the 1960s and 1970s, its prominent leaders and organizations, and the issues it sought to address.

Radical Feminists: A Guide to an American Subculture provides a current, comprehensive introduction to the Radical Feminists of the 1960s and 1970s, familiarizing readers with the individuals, organizations, actions, and philosophies that comprised this now-historic movement.

Of course, the feminists of the 1960s and 1970s stood on the shoulders of the crusaders who came before. Thus, the book looks at important historical events that paved the way for Radical Feminism, also examining the influence of the Women’s Suffrage, Civil Rights, and New Left Movements. Specific social and political issues that concerned the Radical Feminists are explored, including sexuality, sex roles, contraception, and abortion; equal opportunity; feminism in the media; and women in leadership. Finally, the work scrutinizes the fate of the Radical Feminists and their legacy, discussing how their work affected the women’s movement overall and how it affects the women-and men-of today.

Biographical profiles of prominent individuals and organizations involved in Radical Feminism

A primary documents section, highlighting important works from the Radical Feminist era

Photographs and illustrations

Tables and sidebars

Timelines of the Radical Feminist era and its historical precedents

A glossary defining terms pertinent to Radical Feminism