About Anja Meulenbelt Books
Anja Meulenbelt (b. 1945) is a Dutch writer, feminist, and former politician known for her influential role in the second-wave feminist movement. She gained national prominence with her ground-breaking book The Shame Is Over, which combines personal narrative with feminist theory. From 2003 to 2011 she served as a senator for the Socialist Party, focusing on social justice, feminism, and international solidarity. Throughout her career she has written extensively on gender, class, racism, and the Middle East, and remains an active voice in progressive political and social debates. Anja is still actively giving lectures and interviews. She has been awarded the P.C Hooft for lifetime achievement.
