Feminism and Feminist Movements in America : An Encyclopedia of Ideals and Activism

also been integral in championing the many women who have made pioneering contributions in fields ranging from science and medicine to politics and advocacy. It also casts an unflinching light on the issues that women continue to face every day in fighting for equality in the home, workplace, classroom, and popular media in the 21st century. Authored by feminist scholars, activists, and practitioners, this is an essential first stop for readers looking for a comprehensive introduction to US feminism's most relevant milestones and the concepts needed to contextualize its history and chart its future. [Publisher's text]

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