The
term 'feminism' came into English usage around
the 1890s, but women's conscious struggle
to resist discrimination and sexist oppression
goes much further back. This completely new
and updated edition of Introducing Feminism
surveys the major developments that have affected
women's lives from the 17th century to the
present day.
By highlighting the key social, political
and literary ideas which have determined our
thinking about the status of women across
the globe, this book tells the story of remarkable
individuals who actively challenged and changed
traditions, social customs and laws.
Introducing Feminism is an invaluable reference
book for anyone seeking the story of how feminism
reconfigured the world for women and men alike.
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Cathia
Jenainati is Associate Professor in English
and Comparative Literary Studies at the University
of Warwick (England). She teaches courses
on American and Canadian literature and feminist
literary theory.
Judy
Groves is a painter, graphic designer and
illustrator. She has illustrated numerous
Introducing titles.
