Women in the last two decades of the 20th century and the first decade of the 21st century have seen the first female justices of the Supreme Court, the first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives, and more. This book explores the role of the modern woman and her depiction in popular culture.
Women in the last two decades of the 20th century and the first decade of the 21st century have seen the first female justices of the Supreme Court, t...
The two decades from 1961 to 1979 were a time of protest and conviction. As more women joined the workforce in greater numbers, they began to strive for equal rights with men in all aspects of society, from equal pay to equal opportunities. This title traces the growth of the Women's Liberation Movement.
The two decades from 1961 to 1979 were a time of protest and conviction. As more women joined the workforce in greater numbers, they began to strive f...
Explores the lives of American women during the Great Depression. The book concentrates on key areas of women's lives, such as their role in the family and in the workplace. It traces the growing role of women in politics, learning, science, sports and the arts.
Explores the lives of American women during the Great Depression. The book concentrates on key areas of women's lives, such as their role in the famil...
This title explores the role of women during the Progressive Era and World War I and the growth of women's suffrage. The book surveys the lives of both the poor and the rich, discovering that while most women gained new rights in the period from 1900 to 1920, some still faced discrimination and injustice.
This title explores the role of women during the Progressive Era and World War I and the growth of women's suffrage. The book surveys the lives of bot...
The outbreak of the Civil War brought women into the forefront of US society, both as nurses & representatives of their absent husbands at home. This book explores the effects of war on women across society, including the growth of suffrage & women's involvement in the exploration of the West.
The outbreak of the Civil War brought women into the forefront of US society, both as nurses & representatives of their absent husbands at home. This ...
In the 19th century, the duality of the role of women in society became increasingly obvious. Early feminists active in the abolition movement began to compare women's situation with the plight of African-American slaves. This book explores the development and growth of these viewpoints in the decades leading up to the Civil War.
In the 19th century, the duality of the role of women in society became increasingly obvious. Early feminists active in the abolition movement began t...
As the colonists became increasingly dissatisfied in the rule of the British government, women began to take an active role in the movemetns leading up to the Revolutionary War. This book traces women's role through the war and the Early Republic.
As the colonists became increasingly dissatisfied in the rule of the British government, women began to take an active role in the movemetns leading u...
Describes the roles played by women during the exploration & settlement of North America, particularly those from the Native American & African American communities.
Describes the roles played by women during the exploration & settlement of North America, particularly those from the Native American & African Americ...
This title the expanding roles of women as they came into their own following the Great Depression in World War II, and how they were able to maintain some of those gains during the post-war era.
This title the expanding roles of women as they came into their own following the Great Depression in World War II, and how they were able to maintain...
