Introduction
Introduction
This introductory chapter presents the organization of the book as it examines the dynamics of movements situated at the intersections of marginalized axes of race, gender, and class. By definition, these movements are confronted with cross-cutting issues and images that “disproportionately and directly affect only certain segments of a marginal group.” First, it examines whether the historical development of discourse by the women's movement about women and work, in terms of race, gender, and class intersectionality, shaped the way contemporary welfare rights activists respond to the cross-cutting issues embodied in welfare politics. Second, it explores how contemporary realities of colorblind racism and intersectionality influence activists' willingness to engage with issues of race and class embedded at the core of welfare politics.
Keywords: social movements, women's movement, welfare politics, colorblind racism, intersectionality
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