1) Hart, Jeni. Mobilization among Women Academics: The Interplay between Feminism and Professionalization. NWSA Journal. Spring2008, Vol. 20 Issue 1, p184-208.

2) An older article but may be useful... Knapper, Karl. Women and the Black Panther party. Socialist Review; 1996, Vol. 26 Issue 1/2, p25-32.

3) Hutchinson, Susan L.& Wexler, Blair. Is “Raging” Good for Health?: Older Women's Participation in the Raging Grannies.Health Care for Women International; Jan2007, Vol. 28 Issue 1, p88-118.
This article talks about the health benefits that women participating in the Raging Grannies organization are experiencing. More a physician's study rather that cultural/social.