Feminist Theory and History

[John]

I am currently on the look-out for a book that can give a good rendering (over all) of feminist theory up to the present day. I am interested in gender theory, feminist theory, minority feminist theory and the history of "the movement" in general.
I read "In Our Time" by Brownmiller and it was good - looking for more expansive history.

[Drina]

It's main focus isn't the "theory" of the movement, but if your interested in the history of modern women's rights a great book is Equal by Fred strebeigh. It's focus is specifically on legal history and it follows the development of modern day laws to protect women including the vawa, gender discrimination policies, and the development of sexual harassment as a punishable offense. It has dry moments (it is a book about law, after all) but strebeigh's tone is engaging so that helped.

[Dr. A]

Hi John, I've taught the intro to feminist theory and can recommend the following books I have assigned:

href="http://http://www.amazon.com/Feminist... Thought: A More Comprehensive Introduction by TONG

href="hhttp://www.amazon.com/The-Second-Wave... Second Wave: A Reader in Feminist Theory by NICHOLSON

href="http://www.amazon.com/Feminist-Philos... Feminist Philosophy Reader by BAILEY

Let me know if you have any fruther questions and enjoy!

Dr.A
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