Indigenous Feminism

Rauna Kuokkanen

doi:10.4135/9781071918494

Indigenous Feminism

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Indigenous feminism, a critical branch of feminist theory and activism, centers on experiences, struggles, and contributions of Indigenous women within the broader context of feminism. Indigenous feminists strive to dismantle systems of oppression and advocate for the sovereignty, rights, and empowerment of Indigenous women. This entry discusses the core tenets of Indigenous feminism as well as its origins. In addition, Indigenous conceptions of gender are discussed in relation to Indigenous feminist practices. Contemporary concerns for Indigenous feminist scholars and activists are addressed.

Alkuperäiskieli	englanti
Otsikko	The Sage International Encyclopedia of Politics and Gender
Toimittajat	Lia K. Roberts, Cynthia A. Stavrianos
Julkaisupaikka	Thousand Oaks
Kustantaja	SAGE Publications
Sivut	715-719
Sivumäärä	7
ISBN (painettu)	978-1-0719-1848-7
DOI - pysyväislinkit	https://doi.org/10.4135/9781071918494
Tila	Julkaistu - 21 marrask. 2025
OKM-julkaisutyyppi	A3 Vertaisarvioitu artikkeli kokoomateoksessa

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