Examines the many roles women have played in the shaping of American culture, from those who braved the perils of the Western frontier to women who endured slavery and worked for the right to vote.
Presents a discussion of feminism, explaining what it is and the issues involved, tracing the history of women's quest for equality, and looking at how feminism has been received in various countries and under different political regimes.
Discusses the historical background of the women's rights movement in the United States, addresses controversies, and features personal narratives from activists and authors involved in the movement.
Explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issues reflected in women's issues in Margaret Atrwood's The Handmaid's Tale. Also features carefully-selected content representing a variety of perspectives.
A collection of sixty-four essays covering topics related to feminism written by English and American thinkers including Susan B. Anthony, Betty Friedan, Margaret Sanger, Sojourner Truth, and Virginia Woolf.
A collection of twelve essays reveals how people from all parts of American society were affected by women's rights, including Native Americans, female reformers, school girls, feminists, and others.
