Sisterhood is powerful! Exploring a political principle.
Whether it's #MeToo or the protests in Iran, there have been numerous occasions in recent years where women stood up for each other. This principle was already advocated by feminists in the 1970s. It's no wonder that one of their most famous slogans was "Sisterhood is powerful!" But what does sisterhood as a principle actually mean? The feminist movement is a good example that sisterhood and solidarity among women are not simply given. Social movements are inherently diverse, and even when there is a common goal, there are different views on how to achieve it. Sisterhood is more than just networking, more than female solidarity. It is a political practice.
Julia Korbik explores the principle of sisterhood, aiming to understand what it can look like and what hinders it. She questions the feminism of recent years and delves into this topic through personal anecdotes, examples from literature, popular culture, history, and society in an inspiring, nuanced, and curious manner.
