{"product_id":"new-blood-third-wave-feminism-and-the-politics-of-menstruation-paperback-softback-9780813547541","title":"New Blood; Third-Wave Feminism and the Politics of Menstruation (Paperback \/ softback) 9780813547541","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eNew Blood\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThird-Wave Feminism and the Politics of Menstruation\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eChris Bobel (Author), Judith Lorber (Foreword by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780813547541\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 15 June 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e272 pages, 12 illustrations. 12 black and white halftones\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2.3 cm, 0.34 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"New Blood\u003c\/i\u003e is at heart an exploration of third-wave feminism and its deeply complex relationship to its predecessors. Framed by an astute analysis of the tensions between the 'waves'-and a generous commitment to pointing out the overlooked commonalities among them-\u003ci\u003eNew Blood\u003c\/i\u003e delves into the history of menstrual activism, defines and describes its two contemporary wings, and concludes with an assessment of what these divergent approaches say about the contemporary women‘s movement and where it‘s headed.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e (Women's Review of Books) \u003cdiv\u003e\"Chris Bobel is a careful ethnographer, respectful of research participants, and while she clearly takes a stand on menstrual activism, she handily defends her proposition that feminism is 'finding its balance between reliving its past and creating its future.' Bobel's work, which includes incisive analysis of how third-wave activists incorporate and update tactics and strategies of the second wave, will be a welcome addition to the scholarship of feminism.\"\u003c\/div\u003e - Elizabeth Kissling (author of Capitalizing on the Curse: The Business of Menstruation) \u003cdiv\u003e\"This is a well-written, thoroughly researched book. To those interested in the politics of social activism, the menstrual movement and in unpacking the similarities and differences between second- and third-wave feminism, and a reconsideration of gender binary and questions about who menstruates, this book is a must-read.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e (Contemporary Sociology) \u003cdiv\u003e\"Chris Bobel's \u003ci\u003eNew Blood\u003c\/i\u003e confirms that menstruation activism is alive, well, and relevant. The book also demonstrates that this activism is now happening in ways that have not been previously studied and its political importance is broader and deeper than generally recognized. \u003ci\u003eNew Blood\u003c\/i\u003e is not only \u003ci\u003eabout \u003c\/i\u003eactivism, it is also both a gift \u003ci\u003eto \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003efrom \u003c\/i\u003efeminist movements.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e - Nancy A. Worcester (Sex Roles) \u003cdiv\u003e\"Fascinating and richly evocative.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e (Gender and Society) \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"New Blood\u003c\/i\u003e is at heart an exploration of third-wave feminism and its deeply complex relationship to its predecessors. Framed by an astute analysis of the tensions between the 'waves'-and a generous commitment to pointing out the overlooked commonalities among them-\u003ci\u003eNew Blood\u003c\/i\u003e delves into the history of menstrual activism, defines and describes its two contemporary wings, and concludes with an assessment of what these divergent approaches say about the contemporary women‘s movement and where it‘s headed.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e (Women's Review of Books) \u003cdiv\u003e\"Chris Bobel is a careful ethnographer, respectful of research participants, and while she clearly takes a stand on menstrual activism, she handily defends her proposition that feminism is 'finding its balance between reliving its past and creating its future.' Bobel's work, which includes incisive analysis of how third-wave activists incorporate and update tactics and strategies of the second wave, will be a welcome addition to the scholarship of feminism.\"\u003c\/div\u003e - Elizabeth Kissling (author of Capitalizing on the Curse: The Business of Menstruation) \u003cdiv\u003e\"This is a well-written, thoroughly researched book. To those interested in the politics of social activism, the menstrual movement and in unpacking the similarities and differences between second- and third-wave feminism, and a reconsideration of gender binary and questions about who menstruates, this book is a must-read.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e (Contemporary Sociology) \u003cdiv\u003e\"Chris Bobel's \u003ci\u003eNew Blood\u003c\/i\u003e confirms that menstruation activism is alive, well, and relevant. The book also demonstrates that this activism is now happening in ways that have not been previously studied and its political importance is broader and deeper than generally recognized. \u003ci\u003eNew Blood\u003c\/i\u003e is not only \u003ci\u003eabout \u003c\/i\u003eactivism, it is also both a gift \u003ci\u003eto \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003efrom \u003c\/i\u003efeminist movements.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e - Nancy A. Worcester (Sex Roles) \u003cdiv\u003e\"Fascinating and richly evocative.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e (Gender and Society)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eNew Blood\u003c\/i\u003e offers a fresh interdisciplinary look at feminism-in-flux. For over three decades, menstrual activists have questioned the safety and necessity of feminine care products while contesting menstruation as a deeply entrenched taboo. Chris Bobel shows how a little-known yet enduring force in the feminist health, environmental, and consumer rights movements lays bare tensions between second- and third-wave feminisms and reveals a complicated story of continuity and change within the women's movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Through her critical ethnographic lens, Bobel focuses on debates central to feminist thought (including the utility of the category \"gender\") and challenges to building an inclusive feminist movement. Filled with personal narratives, playful visuals, and original humor, \u003ci\u003eNew Blood\u003c\/i\u003e reveals middle-aged progressives communing in Red Tents, urban punks and artists \"culture jamming\" commercial menstrual products in their zines and sketch comedy, queer anarchists practicing DIY health care, African American health educators espousing \"holistic womb health,\" and hopeful mothers refusing to pass on the shame to their pubescent daughters. With verve and conviction, Bobel illuminates today's feminism-on-the-ground--indisputably vibrant, contentious, and ever-dynamic. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eEncountering third-wave feminism\u003cbr\u003e Feminist engagements with menstruation\u003cbr\u003e The emergence of menstrual activism\u003cbr\u003e Feminist-spiritualist menstrual activism\u003cbr\u003e Radical menstruation\u003cbr\u003e Making sense of movement participation\u003cbr\u003e When \"\u003cbr\u003ewomen\"\u003cbr\u003e becomes \"\u003cbr\u003emenstruators.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Rutgers University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52520893546776,"sku":"9780813547541","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/new-blood-third-wave-feminism-and-the-politics-of-menstruation-paperback-softback-9780813547541","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}