The Personal and the Political

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Focusing on the experiences of thirty-seven women involved in the AIDS and breast cancer movements, this book explores the intertwined social and political dimensions of these health issues through a feminist lens. It reveals that women's motivations for activism are shaped by both personal connections to the diseases and broader political contexts. Addressing diversity in race, class, and sexual orientation, the author amplifies the voices of the activists, drawing comparisons and contrasts between the two movements while uncovering shared motivations and identities.