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Social SciencesEthnic StudiesGender StudiesAsian American StudiesSocial MovementsWomen's StudiesActivismAsian American HistoryAsian PoliticsAsian SocietiesWomen's ActivismWomen's MovementsAsian American Political ParticipationAsian American RacializationCommunity-based Organizations
The Asian American movement arose through a convergence of cultural identity formation, women’s activism, alternative press, community organizations, and Maoist groups, establishing a multifaceted struggle for representation and empowerment. The movement evolved from radical activism to electoral politics, concluding with a narrative of empowerment. The article includes abbreviations, notes, and an index.
Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Origins of the Movement 2. Who Am I? Creating an Asian American Identity and Culture 3. Race versus Gender: The Asian American Women's Movement 4. Speaking Out: The Asian American Alternative Press 5. Activists and the Development of Asian American Studies 6. To Serve the People: Reformers and Community-Based Organizations 7. The Emergence and Eclipse of Maoist Organizations 8. From Radical to Electoral Politics: The Asian American Odyssey for Empowerment Conclusion Abbreviations Notes Index