Feminism : a beginner's guide / Sally J. Scholz.

By:

Scholz, Sally J

Series: Oneworld beginners' guidesPublication details: Oxford ; New York : Oneworld, 2010.Description: 203 p. ; 20 cmISBN:

9781851687121 (pbk.)
1851687122 (pbk.)

Other title:

Feminism : beginner's guides

Subject(s):

Feminism

DDC classification:

305.42 22

LOC classification:

HQ1150 .S36 2010

Contents:

1. What is feminism?

2. Schools of feminist thought.

3. Social, legal, and economic rights for women: the first wave.

4. Expanding the sphere of influence: the second wave.

5. Language, thought, and cultural production: the third wave.

6. Postcolonial, transnational, and global feminisms

7. Riding the waves through some feminist issues.

Summary: Feminism is arguably the most significant social movement of the last century and it is far from over. By highlighting the themes that form the three waves, taking powerful examples from feminist campaigns, and tackling timely issues such as genocide and war rape, Scholz invites us to join in with the lively debates and contemporary challenges of feminism.

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	NMC Library	Stacks	HQ1150 .S36 2010 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		33039001293363

Feminism is arguably the most significant social movement of the last century and it is far from over. By highlighting the themes that form the three waves, taking powerful examples from feminist campaigns, and tackling timely issues such as genocide and war rape, Scholz invites us to join in with the lively debates and contemporary challenges of feminism.

Includes bibliographical references and index.