An Introduction to Feminism and Theatre

At last an accessible and intelligent introduction to the energising and challenging relationship between feminism and theatre. In this clear and enlightening book, Aston discusses wide-ranging theoretical topics and provides case studies including: * Feminism and theatre history * `M/Othering the self': French feminist theory and theatre * Black women: shaping feminist theatre * Performing gender: a materialist practice * Colonial landscapes Feminist thought is changing the way theatre is taught and practised. An Introduction to Feminism and Theatre is compulsory reading for anyone who requires a precise, insightful and up-to-date guide to this dynamic field of study.

First sentence: In recent years feminism has proved, and is still proving, a vital and energizing challenge to the male bias of teaching and research across a wide range of academic disciplines.

Year

1994

Language

English

Publisher

Routledge

Editions

9

Pages

166

ISBN

9780415087681

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