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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.
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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.
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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, Aronson Associate Professor, 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)
<iWho's Afraid of Women's Studies? Feminism in Everyday Life is a passionate defence of the discipline of women's studies within the North American context...an interesting overview of core topics within women's studies...personal and engaging...This book sparks an important conversation about women's studies that requires international participation.... (Celia Roberts, Lancater University, UK Feminist Theory)
is a passionate defence of the discipline of women's studies within the North American context...an interesting overview of core topics within women's studies...personal and engaging...This book sparks an important conversation about women's studies that requires international participation. (Celia Roberts, Lancater University, UK Feminist Theory)
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- PublisherAltaMira Press
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 0759101744
- ISBN 13 9780759101746
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages192
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