Transforming Gendered Well-Being in Europe

The Impact of Social Movements

Jean-Michel Bonvin, Alison E. Woodward, Alison E. Woodward , Dr Cristina Borderias

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Routledge
23 September 2011

Gender studies, gender groups; Social welfare & social services

Series: Gender and Well-Being

European social movements improve the well-being of men and women but need further analysis through a gender-sensitive lens. Taking an international and cross-disciplinary perspective, this book examines the impact of European social movements on gendered political and material well-being. Insights from history, politics, sociology and gender studies help identify how social movements have been instrumental in changing individual well-being through participation and empowerment. These movements have contributed to collective well-being thanks to victories in health, sexualities, political recognition and access to material goods.

The contributions pay particular attention to the role of women activists in social movements varying from unions and religious movements to the women's movement itself. The settings range from 19th century Catalonia to Switzerland and Poland, including studies on European transnational movements today and their impact on global gendered well-being. The authors consider how gender has been important in defining the goals, strategies and outcomes of social movements. Thanks to the international spread of contributions a comparative record can be examined. Together the authors provide unique and concrete illustrations of the role of collective action and the participatory process on transforming women and well-being in European societies. The book provides essential insights for students and scholars working on social and women's movements, European well-being and welfare, and transnational action.

By: Jean-Michel Bonvin
Edited by: Alison E. Woodward, Alison E. Woodward
Series edited by: Dr Cristina Borderias, Bernard Harris
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781409402831
ISBN 10: 1409402835
Series: Gender and Well-Being
Pages: 308
Publication Date: 23 September 2011
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Alison E. Woodward is Research Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Belgium. Jean-Michel Bonvin is lecturer at the University of Western Switzerland, Lausanne, Switzerland. Merce Renom is historian and researcher at the Institut Interuniversitari d'Estudis de Dones i Genere (Interuniversity Institute for Women and Gender Studies), Barcelona, Spain. Alison E. Woodward, Jean-Michel Bonvin, Merce Renom, Pernilla Jonsson, Silke Neunsinger, Conchi Vilar, Monica Borrell, Carles Enrech, Juanjo Romero-Marin, Jordi Ibarz, Sylvie Burgnard, Andrea Peto, Jacqueline Heinen, Berteke Waaldijk, Magda Grabowska, Joanna Regulska, Ana Maria Brandao, Joz Motmans, Sasha Roseneil, Isabel Crowhurst, Tone Hellesund, Ana Cristina Santos, Mariuya Stoilva Leila Hadj-Abdou, Lise Rolundsen Agustin, Silke Roth, Wendy Harcourt.