Women's Rights (Twentieth Century Issues) - Hardcover

Stearman, Kaye

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9780750222143: Women's Rights (Twentieth Century Issues)

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ISBN 10: 075022214X ISBN 13: 9780750222143

Publisher: Wayland Pub Ltd

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The 20th century has witnessed dramatic changes in the lives of millions of women worldwide. But to what extent have these changes resulted in a fair deal for women? Are some women more advantaged than others? Charting the significant events of the century, this book examines the ways in which attitudes towards women have changed since 1900 and looks to a future in which men and women achieve true equality. The book is part of a series which looks at some of the major social concerns of the past 100 years, and at how attitudes have changed between 1900 and 1998. Each subject is examined within a global context and is illustrated with contemporary quotes from personalities and witnesses. The books highlight historic events that marked or caused important shifts in the attitudes of society as a whole.

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Gr 6-9-These two series entries look at important social issues and reveal changing attitudes. Racism offers a global overview with chapters that address colonialism, fascism, civil rights, and apartheid as well as positive strides in this area. Women's Rights offers chapters on "Women in War and Peace," "Revolution and Repression," "Women's Liberation," and "A Century of Progress?" among other topics. It gives not only a historical perspective, but also addresses contemporary issues facing women around the world. Both books are extensively illustrated with carefully chosen color and black-and-white photos and reproductions, and the writing is clear and straightforward.-Linda W. Tilden, Cherry Hill Library, NJ

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