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The quest for gender equity and the eradication of violence against women is pervasive and a significant aspect of cultures around the globe. To be sure, indigenous feminisms exist in most patriarchal contexts, even, presumably, in the least likely places. HEALTH BY ALL MEANS: WOMEN TURNING STRUCTURAL VIOLENCE INTO HEALTH AND WELLBEING is a remarkable and rare case study of the possibility of an egalitarian, respectful partnership between a U.S. university and rural villages in Kenya as they engage in a variety of women's empowerment strategies that are sustainable over time. The book is a riveting exploration of the joys of "feminist emotion" as a tool for radical social change.
Beverly Guy-Sheftall
Anna Julia Cooper Professor of
Comparative Women's Studies at Spelman College
Beverly Guy-Sheftall
Anna Julia Cooper Professor of
Comparative Women's Studies at Spelman College
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The stories and achievements from this book have inspired the trajectory of my own future. The efforts by the women of Lunga Lunga and Kwale county have created a sustainable way of making a holistically healthy life more accessible for all, while tightening community bonds and providing them with a strong sense of meaning and capability. The book details an incredible example of the power of indigenous knowledge, and the importance of humility when working cross culturally. The Health by All Means work serves as an invaluable example to forming a sustainable bridge to the brightest attainable future for oppressed women. The powerful lessons in this book are essential to all areas of life and conflict that we deal with today. This is something that all people aiming to work in global health need to read!
Grant M Klausen Former Director University of Oregon Students for Global Health |
This compelling book combines feminist theoretical rigor with applied research, a heartwarming story of multicultural understanding and collaboration, and astute pointers for effective community action at home and abroad.
Margarita Benitez Executive Director Puerto Rico Endowment for the Humanities |
