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Feminists from several generations reflect on the history and identity of feminism, exploring the assumptions feminism has made about history, narrative, political purpose, and itself. The 15 essays neither point in the same direction nor necessarily agree with one another; "by questioning the unity and identity of feminism," the editors write, "we do not relinquish its political force but contingently agree that feminism's unknowability is its very strength." Essays include: feminist misogyny; feminism's troubled romance with the domestic sphere; black feminist discourse; and "perverts by choice"--toward an ethics of choosing. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR