Feminism: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1851687122 ISBN 13: 9781851687121

Publisher: Oneworld Publications, 2010

Feminism is arguably the most significant social movement of the last century and it is far from over. Sally Scholz unravels the fascinating coalition of social and political causes, goals, and ideals that came together to motivate the fight for women’s liberation. By taking powerful examples from women’s campaigns, Scholz highlights the ongoing relevance of this movement in parts of the world where the rights of women are still violated by such atrocities as genocide and war rape. Sally J. Scholz is Professor of Philosophy at Villanova University, Pennsylvania. She lives in Rosemount, Pennsylvania

About the Author:

Sally J. Scholz is Professor of Philosophy at Villanova University, Pennsylvania. She is currently faculty-in-residence at the Center for Peace and Justice Studies at Villanova, where she co-edits the Journal for Peace and Justice Studies. Scholz has lead feminist marches and advises student groups on global feminist issues. She lives in Rosemount, Pennsylvania.

Review:

"This book is written so clearly, cogently, and cleverly that anyone who reads it carefully will be persuaded that all societies should become more feminist." --Rosemarie Tong, Distinguished Professor in Health Care Ethics, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

"Cleverly combines a broad range of topics with careful scholarship, all laid out in friendly and accessible prose." -- Hilde Lindemann, Professor of Philosophy, Michigan State University

"With engaging clarity and cogent argument, Scholz is likely to persuade most readers that anyone who pursues justice for everyone IS a feminist." -- Mary Mahowald, Professor Emerita, University of Chicago