Feminist Peace Network

I am sadly lacking in time this morning, but I wanted to post this link to fabulous interactive book, Maria Suarez Toro’s  Women, Metamorphosis of the Butterfly Effect.  Trust me, this is how you want to start your Monday!  Here is Maria’s description of the book/website:

“Many women’s transformative actions throughout history have remained largely unrecognized and misinterpreted. Yet they have challenged traditional forms of thinking and analysis. Their contributions have led to important shifts in paradigms in the sciences, the arts and even in politics; shifts in the very ways we understand and make sense of the world. This book narrates their stories, connecting them to some of the challenges of today.

These women offer new visions of collaboration and community that are urgently sought by everyone concerned about the future of the planet. This life-affirming shift in paradigms might be just what we need for people to gain a deeper understanding of how knowledge is developed, challenged and applied across history, challenging current paradigms of power and domination leading humans to near extinction through violence, greed, and environmental degradation. It might help inspire people to act with a greater spirit of critical inquiry, solidarity and hope, encouraged by the fact that small gestures in one place can have profound impacts across society.

The book features women across the ages and from all corners of the globe, breaking new ground by making visible the contributions of scientists, artists, activists, and scholars to important transformations in how we think about the world.

It is based on a variety of literary forms and thorough research, incorporating testimonies, interviews, and imaginary letters that combine fact with imagination to bring each woman and her wisdom to life. Most of the features come form interviews done by the author and staff of Feminist International Radio Endeavour (FIRE) during its seventeen years of existence in international communications.”

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