Mary F. Rogers, C. D. Garrett

Broschiertes Buch

Who's Afraid of Women's Studies?

Feminisms in Everyday Life

Beschreibung

A highly accessible overview of the central themes of women's studies, suitable for introductory reading in undergraduate courses or for a more general audience's introduction to the meaning of feminism and its relevance as a progressive force in society. The authors tackle six broad topics that dominate the field and are key to understanding women's experiences and prospects: women's bodies, anger & desires, sexuality, internal backlash, feminist methods, & identity politics. The authors consider why there is a resistance to the development of American feminism and women's studies in the academy, with their continuing representation of marginalized, excluded, and silenced voices.

Autor

Mary Rogers is Professor of Sociology, University of West Florida and the author of six books, including Contemporary Feminist Theory: A Text/Reader and Barbie Culture. C. D. Garrett is an independent scholar who lives and works in Philadelphia.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Altamira Press
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Juli 2002
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 287g
• ISBN-13: 9780759101746
• ISBN-10: 0759101744
• Artikelnr.: 21201316

Rezensionen

Rogers and Garrett have raised provocative questions for academic feminists to consider, including the effects of what the authors call the 'institutionalization of women's studies.' This is a book that is sure to spur debate about the past, present and future of feminism within the academy. -- Wendy Luttrell, Harvard Graduate School of Education This book will be useful to advanced students of women's studies and academics alike by prompting discussion on where we've been, where we're going, and what obstacles we're likely to encounter. Feminism and Psychology