This volume, a collection of essays by a number of high-profile personalities working in philosophy, literature, sociology, cinema, theatre, journalism, and politics, covers a number a of recent and crucial developments in the field of French Feminisms that have made a reassessment necessary. Beyond French Feminisms proposes to answer the question: what is new in French Feminism at the beginning of the twenty-first century? The essays reflect the shift from the theoretical and philosophical approaches that characterized feminism twenty years ago, to the more social and political questions of today. Topics include: the 'parité' and PACS debates, the France-USA dialogue, the 'multicultural' issues, and the new trends in literature and film by women.

"...drawing upon politics, society, and the arts, this book skillfully traces the progress made by women in France and points the way to further advances in the 21st century. An indispensable reference work for Women's Studies programs, this informative volume also addresses the interested non-specialists." - Michèle Sarde, Georgetown University