Women Who Dared
From the Infamous to the Forgotten
What does it mean to be a woman who dares to challenge the status quo? Whether by wielding power in patriarchal societies or rallying for peace, fighting for change has always put women in danger, but also led to remarkable stories of resistance.
Gathering 46 stories from writers around the globe, this collection explores the twin themes of women and daring through the lives of monarchs, prophets, suffragists, soldiers, scientists, activists and artists. From the infamous to the forgotten, these trailblazers have much to tell us about the dynamics, conflicts, identities and power relations with which women live today.
Ben Fletcher-Watson is the Deputy Director of the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH), University of Edinburgh.
Jo Shaw is the Head of the School of Law, Salvesen Chair of European Institutions.
Sara Sheridan is Scottish activist and writer.
