The Politics of the Body
- 200 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Winner of the 2015 FWSA Book Prize The body is a site of impassioned, fraught and complex debate in the West today.
Alison Phipps Books
This author critically examines feminist movements, focusing on mainstream activism against sexual violence. She investigates whose voices are centered and whose are excluded, exploring how feminism dominated by white women can seek power rather than dismantle oppressive structures. Her work advocates for a more radical and revolutionary approach to feminism, drawing on abolitionist principles. It provides a framework for reflection and the evolution of feminist politics.
Decolonising Multilingualism
- 104 pages
- 4 hours of reading
In this groundbreaking text, Alison Phipps pulls together ethical approaches to researching multilingually in contexts of pain, conflict and crisis; the position of the researcher; and the question of multilingualism and anglonormativity. It is both global and local in scale, ...
Phipps argues that the mainstream movement against sexual violence embodies a political whitenesswhich both reflects its demographics and limits its revolutionary potential. -- .
Challenging conventional views of language teaching in universities, this book rejects both traditional methods and newer approaches that diminish language learning's potential. It offers a compelling alternative, presented in an accessible style that reflects its innovative ideas. Through practical classroom snapshots, the authors vividly illustrate their concepts, providing invaluable insights into effective language education practices. This combination of critique and constructive alternatives makes it a significant contribution to the field.
Exploring the intersection of tourism and language, the author highlights how learning new languages transforms tourist experiences. Rather than merely acquiring basic skills, this approach fosters deeper intercultural dialogue and understanding. The book challenges traditional perceptions, advocating for a more enriching relationship between travelers and the cultures they engage with, from simple interactions like ordering coffee to navigating new environments.
