Gender and Imperialism: Studies in Imperialism (Paperback)

Following an introductory survey of the developing field, the book is arranged into three sections, dealing respectively with the imposition and impact of the empire within Britain. Chronologically, the focus is on the late eighteenth to early twentieth centuries, while geographically the essays range from the Caribbean to Australia and span India, Africa, Ireland and Britain itself. Topics explored include the question of female agency in imperial contexts, the relationships between feminism and nationalism, and questions of sexuality, masculinity and imperial power.