Reclaiming Feminism

"David writes accessibly, punctuating her political and sociological commentary with personal reflections that are elegantly informed, and underpinned by her long career as feminist academic and activist." Emma Rees, Times Higher Education
“Immensely readable and informative, this book brings together the history and sociology of feminism in Britain and beyond for new students, delighting older feminists with its remarkable wisdom about the past.” Professor Sharon Lamb, University of Massachusetts Boston
"This inspiring and important memoir shows David at her best - as rigorous and seasoned scholar, academic and activist, as well as consummate reporter of the achievements and thoughts of feminists of different generations." Professor Helen Taylor, University of Exeter
"This book powerfully sets out how reclaiming and reinventing feminist futures continues to matter. It's a must read for new generations of academic feminists struggling to challenge and change neo-patriarchal structures and practices in education and beyond." Professor Emma Renold, Cardiff University
"This is a treasure for feminism and where it is going! A comprehensive, up-to-the-minute history, challenging HE to re-commit, in solidarity with ALL women, to face down the rampant misogyny that neo-liberalism has produced" Berny McMahon, Maynooth University
"Excellent panoramic view of what fifty years of feminism has done, or can ever do for women, in both the academic and the real world." Michele Hanson, Guardian journalist and author of What the Grown-ups Were Doing
“Not only is this book a deeply moving memoir of a prominent feminist life – it also deals with topical issues like sexual harassment on campus which concerns young women today.” Professor Heidi Safia Mirza author of Race Gender and Educational Desire: Why Black women succeed and fail
“This panoramic view of the five waves of feminism shows that despite more females than males in higher education, 21st century campuses continue to be plagued by misogyny, neo-liberalism and laddish behaviour.” Jane Grant author of In the steps of exceptional women, The Story of the Fawcett Society 1866-2016
"Today it is vital that David's message of feminist commitments extends into professional education. Focusing on schooling of the young, this domain reaches into a possible future." Lynda Stone, Samuel M Holton Distinguished Professor, University of North Carolina, USA
"The final result is a book shining with personal memories and tributes to individual women, as well as intelligent ? but not heavy-going ? discussion of the development of the women’s movement and of the contributions of feminist scholars over the years." Older Feminist Network Newsletter