This collection of articles on women's issues should be of interest to undergraduates, postgraduates and academics of women's studies, cultural studies, sociology, women's history and literature, as well as the general reader.

Contents: Qualititative research, appropriation of the 'other' and empowerment "Ann Opie"; Feminism and motherhood: an American reading "Ann Snitow"; Disabled women and the feminist agenda "Nasa Begum"; "Fleurs du Mal" or second-hand roses?: Natalie Barney, Romaine Brooks and the "originality of the avant-garde" "Bridget Elliot" and "Jo-ann Wallace"; Postcard from the edge: thoughts on the "Feminist Theory: an international debate" conference at Glasgow University, July 1991 "Susannnah Radstone"; Review Essay: "Sally Munt" on "Lesbian texts and contexts, lesbian" "and gay writing" and "The Safe Sea of Women: lesbian fiction 1969-1989"

1. Qualititative research, appropriation of the 'other' and
empowerment Ann Opie 2. Feminism and motherhood: an American reading Ann Snitow 3. Disabled women and the
feminist agenda Nasa Begum 4. Fleurs du Mal or second-hand roses?: Natalie Barney, Romaine Brooks and the
"originality of the avant-garde" Bridget Elliot and Jo-ann Wallace 5. Postcard from the edge: thoughts on
the 'Feminist Theory: an international debate' conference at Glasgow University, July 1991 Susannnah Radstone 6.
Review Essay: Sally Munt on Lesbian texts and contexts, lesbian and gay writing and The Safe Sea of Women: lesbian fiction 1969-1989 Plus: Poem, Reviews, Noticeboard