New Books in World Affairs Lucy Delap, "Feminisms: A Global History" (U Chicago Press, 2020)
Aug 31, 2025
Lucy Delap, a Reader in Modern British and Gender History at Cambridge University, dives into her book, *Feminisms: A Global History*. She explores the complexities and nuances of global feminist movements, emphasizing diverse narratives and women's agency. The discussion touches on the role of emotions in feminism, strategies for advocacy, and how sound has historically connected women in cultural protests. Delap also highlights the ongoing struggle for inclusion in music, showcasing influential female composers and their impact on feminist history.
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Objects Reveal Big Histories
- Material culture and objects reveal hidden feminist histories, from speculums to suffrage merchandise.
- Small artifacts expose broader structures like slavery, commerce, and medical control over women's bodies.
Dress And Veiling Are Ambiguous
- Dress, fashion, and veiling are contested feminist terrains with multiple meanings across cultures.
- Delap stresses that veiling can be both control and agency, and its history matters for today's debates.
Violet Johnson's Congregation Under Jim Crow
- Delap profiles Violet Johnson, who built an African-American, mostly female congregation under Jim Crow in New Jersey.
- Johnson exemplifies grassroots leadership by working-class women of color who created vital feminist spaces.
