September 11, 2001 Feminist Perspectives

Exploring international feminist perspectives of September 11, this collection brings together women who discuss the connections between war, terrorism, fundamentalism, racism, global capitalism, and male violence. Breaking throughthe silence of women's voices, giving immediate reactions and reflective essays on the events of that day, this anthology provides insight into issues such as western involvement in the Arab world, the language used to justify military intervention, the roots of terrorism, the ongoing situation in the Middle East, and the plight of women, children, and all civilians throughout the world as a result of western foreign policy. Contributors include Ani DiFranco, Barbara Ehrenreich, Eve Ensler, Barbara Kingsolver, Arundhati Roy, the Revolutionary Association of Women of Afghanistan, and many more.

Susan Hawthorne is a political scientist, activist, research associate, and author of Wild Politics: Feminism, Globalization and Bio/diversity. She has written for numerous academic journals, including Journal of Hate Studies, Journal of International Women's Studies, NWSA Journal, Signs, and Women's Studies International Forum, among others. Bronwyn Winter is a senior lecturer in the department of French studies at the University of Sydney.