Early Reflections of an Historian on Feminism in Egypt in Time of Revolution

Early Reflections of an Historian on Feminism in Egypt in Time of Revolution
This article investigates the spaces of the emerging informal feminist activism, reading from the events that occurred between 2011 and 2013 in the wider context of Egyptian XX century’s history. The article argues that the diverse forms of independent feminism which Egyptian women have experienced all along the XX century, including intellectual and transnational activism, form the background of the 2011 Revolution, and of women’s contribution to it. It therefore contributes to current discussion on the significance of feminism in the history of Egypt, suggesting that contemporary women’s activism is both revolutionary and part of a longue durée historical process.