Women Activists in Central and Eastern Europe

Feminist Struggles, Resistance and Activism

108 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

As part of the series Routledge Focus on Women Writers in Management and Organization Studies, this volume aims to explore the writing of organization in the sense of how meaning is inscribed into the social context by organizational practices. Across Central and Eastern Europe, women activists have long been at the forefront of transformative change, navigating the complex landscapes of business, politics, and civil society to redefine leadership on their own terms. This book is to bring their stories to light, showcasing the diverse ways in which women have shaped their organizations, communities, and nations.This volume moves beyond traditional, often masculine and men-coded notions of activism, revealing how women in the region have shaped alternative paths through cooperation, resilience, and visionary organizing. Authors showcase the lives and work of women who played central roles in shaping organizations and politics across the region. From corporate boardrooms to grassroots initiatives, from public institutions to political movements, these women have built networks of support, reimagined governance, and challenged exclusionary structures. Through a series of compelling narratives, this book offers a fresh perspective on activism, one that centers on collective action, social impact, and community-building.

• Reihe: Routledge Focus on Women Writers in Organization Studies
• Themen: Wirtschaftswissenschaft, Finanzen, Betriebswirtschaft und Management Betriebswirtschaft und Management Organisationstheorie und -verhalten
• ISBN: 9781041118275
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.07.2026
• Größe: 216 x 138 mm
• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Herausgegeben von: Anna M. Gorska, Monika Kostera