Women and the Reinvention of the Political

In Women and the Reinvention of the Political, Maud Bracke traces the development of feminism in Italy from 1968 to 1983, showing how feminist actors transformed political practices and discourse.

The book explores grassroots mobilization, intellectual debates, and institutional interactions that redefined political participation and gender relations.

Bracke highlights the strategies women used to claim public space and influence policy, situating Italian feminism within broader European movements.

The study combines archival research with interviews to map networks and key moments that shaped the movement’s trajectory.

It demonstrates the long-term political impact of feminist activism on Italian society and governance.