The Cross-Cultural Study of Women: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide promises to be a major asset in introductory courses on cross-cultural studies of women. Part 1 deals with such theoretical issues as biological/cultural determinism, male dominance, the impact of colonialism and national development on women, gender stratification, and women and religion. Historical and cultural surveys of women in India, China, Oceania, sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Islamic Middle East and North Africa make up Part 2. Each section includes a bibliographic essay, readings for teachers and students, lecture topics, and discussion questions. Most references appear to be from the 1970s. However, both the format and materials make this book invaluable at high school and college levels. Frada L. Mozenter, Univ. of North Carolina at Charlotte Lib.
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