This book introduces plural perspectives in feminist theories, covers a chronology of over five centuries (from the 1600s to 2000s) in feminist work and theorizing, while introducing contemporary discourses that challenge monolithic representations of feminism. It engages the major critiques of mainstream feminism, including its exclusionary practices and limitations. The author also discuss the importance of feminist research analysis, specifically the need to comprehend the influence of ideology and subjectivity in the process of research. She questions commonly understood binaries in understanding gender, identity, sexuality, and education in order to forge new areas of theorizing the politics of self and other while destabilizing established power hierarchies. The book concludes with a discussion of feminist pedagogy and activism, stressing the significance of analyzing pedagogy and working to create more open feminist and democratic spaces for learning.
Offering an informal space for participants to develop their existing research projects, provide feedback, fine tune conference presentations and collaborate on cross- national research initiatives in the future. This is the main theme of the Bali conference. It is critical the young Asian women leaders raise their voices there and see to it that their concerns are incorporated in these future plans.