Economic Conditions in the United States, Feminism & Feminist Theory, Women - United States
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Overview
This interdisciplinary, multicultural text-reader provides an introduction to women's studies by examining the diversity of U.S. women's lives across categories of race-ethnicity, class, sexuality, disability, and age, and within a global context. The chapter introductions provide background information on each chapter's topic and include explanations of key concepts and ideas, statistical information, and references to the subsequent reading selections. “Questions to frame your reading” follow the introductory sections and precede the readings, providing an easy transition for the student.Synopsis
This interdisciplinary, multicultural text-reader provides an introduction to women's studies by examining U.S. women's lives in a global context and across categories of race-ethnicity, class, sexuality, disability, and age. Substantial chapter introductions provide updated statistical information and explanations of key concepts and ideas as a context for the readings. Each chapter includes "Questions to Frame Your Reading" and "Suggestions for Taking Action" to help students link their knowledge and understanding to their own lives and to apply it to the world around them.
Book Details
Published
February 1, 2009
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Pages
704
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780073512303