Practising Feminism for Social Welfare: A Global Perspective

There has been an explosion of interest in feminism in recent years. This book argues it is still necessary and has a vital role. Feminism's core objectives - to address the persistent issue of women's inequality and ongoing sexism, and to fight against women's oppression and improve women's lives - remain of central value across the world.

Author: Ruth Phillips
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 12/09/2022
Pages: 194
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781138650671

About the Author

Ruth Phillips is an Associate Professor in Social Work and Policy Studies at the University of Sydney. With a practice background in social policy in government and feminist and environmental activism, Ruth teaches social policy in social work and global social policy as well as having supervised many PhD students, particularly from the South-East and East Asian region. She has published widely in her areas of research, which includes third sector studies, social policy and feminism in social work.