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Informationen zum 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. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung An overview of the central themes of women's studies! suitable for introductory reading in undergraduate courses or for a general audience's introduction to the meaning of feminism and its relevance as a progressive force in society. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Chapter 1: Bodies Chapter 3 Chapter 2: Anger, Agency, and Desires Chapter 4 Chapter 3: Sexuality Chapter 5 Chapter 4: Feminist Methods Chapter 6 Chapter 5: Differences Chapter 7 Chapter 6: Backlash Chapter 8 Afterword: Who's Afraid of Women's Studies? Chapter 9 References Chapter 10 Index
