| Radical Feminists: A Guide to an American Subculture Contributor(s): Buchanan, Paul (Author) |
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ISBN: 1598843567 ISBN-13: 9781598843569 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $42.57 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Feminism & Feminist Theory - Social Science | Women's Studies - Social Science | Reference |
| Dewey: 305.420 |
| LCCN: 2011015401 |
| Series: Guides to Subcultures and Countercultures |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.2" W x 9.3" (1.05 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Chronological Period - 1960's - Chronological Period - 1970's |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Radical Feminists: A Guide to an American Subculture provides a current, comprehensive introduction to the Radical Feminists of the 1960s and 1970s, familiarizing readers with the individuals, organizations, actions, and philosophies that comprised this now-historic movement. Of course, the feminists of the 1960s and 1970s stood on the shoulders of the crusaders who came before. Thus, the book looks at important historical events that paved the way for Radical Feminism, also examining the influence of the Women's Suffrage, Civil Rights, and New Left Movements. Specific social and political issues that concerned the Radical Feminists are explored, including sexuality, sex roles, contraception, and abortion; equal opportunity; feminism in the media; and women in leadership. Finally, the work scrutinizes the fate of the Radical Feminists and their legacy, discussing how their work affected the women's movement overall and how it affects the women--and men--of today. |