Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-202) and index.
Femininity, revolution, and feminism -- Gender and the revolutionary struggle -- In El Salvador (1979-1992) -- Feminism in post-war El Salvador (1992-1999) -- The tenure of Salvador Allende -- Through a feminist lens (1970-1973) -- Dictatorship, democracy, and feminism -- In post-Allende Chile (1973-1999) -- The Cuban insurrection through a feminist lens (1952-1959) -- The women's movement in post-insurrection Cuba (1959-1999) -- Conclusion : unity inspired divisions.