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Contemporary Debates Ser.: Women's Equality in America : Examining the Facts by Nancy Hendricks (2024, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10144087946X
ISBN-139781440879463
eBay Product ID (ePID)9059219340
Product Key Features
Number of Pages208 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameWomen's Equality in America : Examining the Facts
Publication Year2024
SubjectDiscrimination & Race Relations, Gender Studies, Women's Studies, Gender & the Law
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaLaw, Social Science
AuthorNancy Hendricks
SeriesContemporary Debates Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight16.3 Oz
Item Length9.4 in
Item Width6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2023-951706
Reviews"An excellent resource on women's equality that, through its effective structure, encourages multiple practical classroom applications." -- School Library Journal "Both the sources cited in the text and the further-reading suggestions provide a wealth of credible sources to help readers weigh various viewpoints without being distracted by misconceptions and false claims. Recommended for public, high-school, and academic libraries, this book is a useful tool for students and the general public alike." -- Booklist, "An excellent resource on women's equality that, through its effective structure, encourages multiple practical classroom applications." -School Library Journal "B oth the sources cited in the text and the further-reading suggestions provide a wealth of credible sources to help readers weigh various viewpoints without being distracted by misconceptions and false claims. Recommended for public, high-school, and academic libraries, this book is a useful tool for students and the general public alike." -Booklist
Dewey Edition23
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal305.420973
Table Of ContentHow to Use This Book Introduction Introduction 1 The Early Women's Equality Movement in America Q1: Did support for women's equality in America exist before the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention? Q2: Did the Seneca Falls Convention launch the women's equality movement in America? Q3: Was women's suffrage a popular demand at the Seneca Falls Convention? Q4: Did the women's equality movement spring from abolitionism? Q5: Was the temperance issue a factor in the early women's equality movement? 2 The First Two Waves of the Women's Equality Movement in America Q6: Was the first wave of feminism only about gaining the vote for women? Q7: Was racism a significant factor in the women's equality movement? Q8: Was the women's rights movement dormant between the first and second waves? Q9: Did The Feminine Mystique inspire the second wave? Q10: Did women lead the opposition to the first two waves of the women's equality movement? Q11: Who supported the first two waves of the women's equality movement? 3 Women's Equality and the Equal Rights Amendment Q12: Is the Equal Rights Amendment part of the Constitution? Q13: Does the Constitution already provide women's equality? Q14: What arguments were used by opponents of the Equal Rights Amendment? Q15: What were the main arguments raised by supporters of the Equal Rights Amendment? Q16: Why did the Equal Rights Amendment fail? Q17: Did the Equal Rights Amendment fail permanently? 4 The Third and Fourth Waves of the Women's Equality Movement in America Q18: How did the third wave build on the first and second waves of the women's equality movement? Q19: Was the third wave of the women's equality movement sparked by the Anita Hill hearings? Q20: What were the defining characteristics of the third wave? Q21: Was the 'riot grrrls' subculture characteristic of the third wave? Q22: What were the most significant achievements of the third wave? Q23: Did the third wave have a cultural impact on American society? Q24: Was the fourth wave the same thing as the #MeToo movement? 5 Women's Equality and Intersectionality Q25: Is intersectionality a new concept? Q26: How did intersectionality impact the suffrage movement? Q27: Does intersectionality carry socio-economic implications? Q28: What are arguments for and against intersectionality? 6 Women's Equality in Present-day America Q29: Have American women attained socio-economic equality with men? Q30: Does women's equality damage American families? Q31: Did the men's rights movement develop in response to growing gender equality in the United States? Q32: What is the current financial status of women compared to men? Q33: Have women reached gender equality in political, educational, professional, and STEM fields? Q34: How much more likely are women to experience sexual assault, violence and online harassment than men? 7 Women's Equality and Abortion Q35: How important was Roe v. Wade to the women's equality movement? Q36: What impact did the reversal of Roe v. Wade have on the women's equality movement? Q37: What are potential socio-economic implications of the 2022 Dobbs decision? Q38: How did the reversal of Roe v. Wade affect American politics? Index About the Author
SynopsisEach title in the Contemporary Debates series examines the veracity of controversial claims or beliefs surrounding a major political/cultural issue in the United States. The purpose of the series is to give readers a clear and unbiased understanding of current issues by informing them about falsehoods, half-truths, and misconceptions-and confirming the factual validity of other assertions-that have gained traction in America's political and cultural discourse. Ultimately, this series gives readers the tools for a fuller understanding of controversial issues, policies, and laws that occupy center stage in American life and politics. Written in vivid prose and with a keen eye for detail. Women's Equality in America is a valuable resource for understanding the issues and trends that dominate public discourse in discussions of women's rights and gender equality in America. Since its inception, the women's equality movement in America has been criticized for moving too slowly, moving too quickly, being too demanding, or not being demanding enough. Some of its goals have aroused passionate opposition in those who believed women's equality contradicted not only basic human biology, but also the word of God. Meanwhile, Americans voice starkly different opinions about how far women have come in their quest for equality in American workplaces, classrooms, boardrooms, and homes. This authoritative and accessible resource sorts through all the claims and counterclaims about the history and evolution of the women's equality movement in America to provide important context for understanding where the quest for women's rights and gender equality stands in the 21st century., Since its inception, the women's equality movement in America has been criticized for moving too slowly, moving too quickly, being too demanding, or not being demanding enough. Some of its goals have aroused passionate opposition in those who believed women's equality contradicted not only basic human biology, but also the word of God. Women's Equality in America: Examining the Facts synthesizes these various arguments into an accessible, comprehensive review of the important facts. Covering major historical turning points and important historical figures, from those who led and attended the Seneca Falls women's rights convention in 1848 to the organizers of the #MeToo movement, this book delves deep into the issues and their complexities. Written in vivid prose and with a keen eye for detail, the author goes beyond reciting dry dates and facts as she brings to life an important cast of historical and contemporary women who have fought for, and will continue to fight for, women's rights and equality in America., Women's Equality in America: Examining the Facts presents an unbiased and comprehensive study of the issues, some commonplace and others overwhelmingly radical, that concern equal rights for, and the fair treatment of, half the people in the United States. Since its inception, the women's equality movement in America has been criticized for moving too slowly, moving too quickly, being too demanding, or not being demanding enough. Some of its goals have aroused passionate opposition in those who believed women's equality contradicted not only basic human biology, but also the word of God. Women's Equality in America: Examining the Facts synthesizes these various arguments into an accessible, comprehensive review of the important facts. Covering major historical turning points and important historical figures, from those who led and attended the Seneca Falls women's rights convention in 1848 to the organizers of the #MeToo movement, this book delves deep into the issues and their complexities. Written in vivid prose and with a keen eye for detail, the author goes beyond reciting dry dates and facts as she brings to life an important cast of historical and contemporary women who have fought for, and will continue to fight for, women's rights and equality in America. Engaging, entertaining, readable, and informative Filled with well-researched material presented in an appealing and accessible way Contains bibliographic references, important websites, and suggestions for further reading Provides non-judgmental discussions of peoples and facts, Written in vivid prose and with a keen eye for detail, Women's Equality in America is a valuable resource for understanding the issues and trends that dominate public discourse in discussions of women's rights and gender equality in America. Since its inception, the women's equality movement in America has been criticized for moving too slowly, moving too quickly, being too demanding, or not being demanding enough. Some of its goals have aroused passionate opposition in those who believed women's equality contradicted not only basic human biology, but also the word of God. Meanwhile, Americans voice starkly different opinions about where women stand in their quest for equality in American workplaces, classrooms, boardrooms, and homes. Women's Equality in America: Examining the Facts presents sensibly organized and accurate summaries of the relevant facts concerning all of these claims and counterclaims. But while the volume is primarily concerned with providing an accurate picture of the state of women's equality in the 21st century, it also provides vital contextual coverage of major historical turning points and important historical figures, from leaders of the Seneca Falls women's rights convention in 1848 to the organizers of the #MeToo movement.
LC Classification NumberHQ1236.5.U6H4 2024
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