The Personal and the Political: Women's Activism in Response to the Breast Cancer and AIDS Epidemics

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Focusing on the experiences of thirty-seven women involved in the AIDS and breast cancer movements, this book examines the intertwining social and political dimensions of these health issues through feminist and social movement theories. It reveals that women's motivations for activism often stem from both personal and political connections to the diseases. By emphasizing diversity in race, class, and sexual orientation, the author integrates the women's voices to highlight their perspectives on activism and identity, drawing intriguing comparisons between the movements.