I wrote this book to help me unlock the secrets of Elena Ferrante’s power, to better understand why these books have had such a hold on my imagination and that of millions of readers worldwide. I was introduced to Ferrante by James Woods’ January 2013 New Yorker article, which made a compelling case for Ferrante.…
Dr. Karen Bojar is Professor Emerita of English and Women’s Studies at the Community College of Philadelphia. She also has a long history as a feminist activist and served as President of the Philadelphia chapter of the National Organization for Women from 2001-2009. She continues to be involved in Philadelphia NOW and in Philadelphia politics…
Teaching Feminist Activism by Nancy Naples and Karen Bojar is designed as a resource for feminist faculty interested in linking feminist theoretical perspectives on political activism with feminist pedagogy and experiential learning. This edited collection presents diverse theoretical approaches, methodological strategies, and practical teaching tools for Women’s Studies faculty in a variety of college and…
Feminism in Philadelphia: The Glory Years, 1968-1982 documents the rich history of the second wave feminist movement in Philadelphia, with a focus on the key role of the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Organization of Women. Most histories of the second wave in general and of NOW in particular have focused on the national level…
Drawing on the experiences of grassroots political activists from different socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds, Karen Bojar’s Green Shoots of Democracy explores how self-identified progressives have managed (or failed to manage) to work within a big-city political machine. The book is based largely on interviews with progressive committeepeople and ward leaders, past and present, from neighborhoods all over…
