Feminism in historical perspective

The book "Feminism in Historical Perspective" offers a comprehensive analysis of feminist movements and their development in a historical context. It highlights the diversity and complexity of the actors involved and questions the prevailing narratives that often only consider well-known groups and events. Through a critical engagement with classical feminist historiography, it becomes clear that there is not just one feminism; rather, feminist debates and movements are continually redefined through internal conflicts and differing perspectives. The editorial and author collective of the Feminism Seminar at the Historical Institute of the University of Cologne presents new viewpoints and integrates often-overlooked phenomena into the feminist narrative. This book is a valuable contribution to feminist historiography and encourages reflection on the complexity of feminist movements.