Plugged in praxis: Critical reflections on U.S. feminism, internet activism, and solidarity with women in Afghanistan

Journal of International Women's Studies

Volumn 5, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 1-28

  Kensinger, Loretta ^a  

^a CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

International solidarity; Internet activism; Women in Afghanistan

Indexed keywords

EID: 18544372435     PISSN: 15398706     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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