Stepping Out of Line

<p>What does it mean to be a feminist today? Why do some women become feminists and others do not? At a time when 'feminist' is a label that many young women shun <em>Stepping Out of Line</em> offers an insightful account of the struggle of becoming and being a feminist. Cheryl Hercus offers a compelling new argument for why some women embrace feminism and why others do not. In doing so she moves beyond the stereotypes of what feminism means while providing a new understanding of feminist social movements of resistance and collective action.</p>