Women Against Slavery: The British Campaigns, 1780-1870 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780415127080)

This comprehensive study of women anti-slavery campaigners fills a serious gap in abolitionist history. Covering all stages of the campaign, Women Against Slavery uses hitherto neglected sources to build up a vivid picture of the lives, words and actions of the women who were involved, and their distinctive contribution to the abolitionist movement. It looks at the way women's participation influenced the organisation, activities, policy and ideology of the campaign, and analyses the impact of female activism on women's own attitudes to their social roles, and their participation in public life. Exploring the vital role played by gender in shaping the movement as a whole, this book makes an important contribution to the debate on race' and gender.

Author: Clare Midgley
ISBN-10: 0415127084
ISBN-13: 9780415127080
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 05/25/1995
Pages: 281
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.66h x 5.70w x 0.62d