Feminism Unfinished

In Feminism Unfinished, leading scholars Dorothy Sue Cobble, Linda Gordon, and Astrid Henry challenge the traditional timeline and narrative of the American women's movement, asserting its roots extend back to the 1920s rather than the late 1960s. This revisionist history reexamines the contributions of working-class and minority women, highlighting their activism around workplace exploitation and sexual rights, while critiquing contemporary feminist philosophies that overlook the complexities of women's political and economic circumstances. The authors aim to reshape our understanding of feminism by addressing the gaps and oversights in historical accounts, providing a comprehensive and nuanced perspective on a century of women's activism.