feminism

Discusses the origins of unequal treatment of women, the history of the women's rights movement, and current issues facing women in the home, the workplace, and the justice system.

A collection of more than 1,500 statements about women and the struggle for women's rights, by 300 feminists of the past two centuries.

Traces the history of feminism and argues that the women's movement has reached a critical momentum which will help secure equality for women in the near future.

A biography of a nineteenth-century pioneer feminist who was a leader in the women's rights movement.

An eleven-year-old girl tells about her efforts to end sex discrimination in choosing classes at school and her fight to have a paper route.

Portrays the contributions of women to the civil rights movement throughout the twentieth century exploring themes related to birth control, domestic violence, labor, human rights and citizenship.

Explores how feminists tried to secure women's right to vote from 1828 to 1860, comparing women's role in society to the plight of African-American slaves, and discusses how women's roles and attitudes changed during the time period.

A biography of the author of "The Feminine Mystique" who helped found the National Organization for Women in 1966.

Explains how women can move beyond passive activism to making a far-reaching impact on the world, recounting the stories of women who have made a difference and offering advice on how to set realistic goals and follow up by identifying and focusing on the most readily available resources.