JOURNAL ARTICLE

Challenging the Archive in US Feminist Biography: The Intersectional Politics of Mid-Century Women of Color.

  • Published In: Journal of Women's History, 2025, v. 37, n. 1. P. 128 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Fujino, Diane C. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article reviews three recent biographies of women of color activists who played significant roles in advancing women's equality in relation to racial justice from the 1920s to 1970s. The biographies of Shirley Chisholm, Patsy Mink, and Adela Sloss-Vento highlight their transformative contributions to feminist and racial studies. The authors analyze how these women navigated gendered and racial constraints, engaged in coalitional politics, and addressed intersectional issues in their activism. The biographies offer nuanced insights into the personal and political lives of these remarkable women, challenging historical omissions and shaping collective memory. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Women's History. 2025/03, Vol. 37, Issue 1, p128
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1042-7961
  • DOI:10.1353/jowh.2025.a952549
  • Accession Number:183410779
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