Feminism
by
Dziedzic, Nancy G.
Title
:
Feminism
Author
:
Dziedzic, Nancy G.
ISBN
:
9780737754407
9780737754414
Publication Information
:
Detroit : Greenhaven Press, c2012.
Physical Description
:
238 p. ; 24 cm.
Series
:
Opposing viewpoints
Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
Contents
:
What is the state of feminism in the twenty-first century? Feminism is overlooked but should be championed / Feminism is irrelevant in the twenty-first century / Lift ans separate : why is feminism still so divisive? / Feminism is being distorted and destroyed by conservative Christians / Feminism should expand and emphasize social justice rather than gender politics / Feminism should be replaced by an inclusive movement promoting women's causes / How have recent political contests impacted American feminism? The prominence of women candidates has permanently altered American politics and feminism / Women's rights are compromised when female candidates reject feminism / There is a feminist bias for gender advancement over racial equality / The feminist reawakening^^
The Tea Party's alternative brand of feminism engages women / Conservative feminists' impact on American politics is questionable / What role does religion play in feminism? Islamic feminism promotes gender equality and religious identity / Western feminism ignores the abuse of women under Islamic law / Traditional evangelical Christian doctrine advocates gender equality and social justice / Fundamentalist Christian patriarchy endangers women and children / Christian dogma obstructs the self-determination of African American women / Feminism disparages and contradicts Orthodox Judaism's roles for women / Feminism and Orthodox Judaism are compatible / There is a feminist bias for gender advancement over racial equality / The feminist reawakening^^
How are sexuality and reproductive rights affected by feminism? Feminism should promote reproductive justice as a human rights issue / Feminists for Life fails to support women's rights and interests / Young women embrace Feminists for Life's antiabortion agenda as empowering / SlutWalks discourage sexual violence by demanding sexual freedom / SlutWalks demean women and encourage sexual objectification
Abstract
:
This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate the state of feminism in the twenty-first century, how recent political contests have impacted American feminism, and the role that religion plays in feminism.
Subject Term
:
Feminism.
Women's rights.
Added Author
:
Dziedzic, Nancy G.
Electronic Access
:
| Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Copy |
|---|
| IIEMSA | General Books | 33168025760014 | 305.42 D999F 2012 | 1 |