feminists

Biographies of American women whose activities in the area of social reform made a positive impact on our society.

Presents a graphic novel that describes the life of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, focusing primarily on her work for women's rights, particularly the right to vote.

Presents a biography on twentieth-century women's rights activist, Betty Friedan and discusses her role as the outspoken leader of the early feminist movement in America during the 1960s that led to the formation of the National Organization for Women.

Examines the life of the nineteenth century feminist, Victoria Woodhull, who was a selected as the presidential candidate for the Equal Rights Party in 1872.

Tells the life story of nineteenth and early-twentieth-century American feminist Victoria Woodhull,the first woman to run for U.S. president, describing her work for women's and workers' rights.

Examines the life and work of late eighteenth-century feminist Mary Wollstonecraft, discussing the controversy she raised with the publication of "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.".

"The story follows Hetty "Handful" Grimke, a Charleston slave, and Sarah, the daughter of the wealthy Grimke family. The novel begins on Sarah's eleventh birthday, when she is given ownership over Handful, who is to be her handmaid and follows the next thirty-five years of their lives"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a brief biography of feminist Gloria Steinem, describing her childhood, her struggles, and her achievements, including the founding of "Ms." magazine and the Ms. Foundation.

Presents a memoir in which the author recalls the history of the women of the Gibson family in South Carolina, and the men in their lives.