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Women's Studies: The Basics - The Basics (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
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Women's Studies: The Basics - The Basics (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Series: The Basics
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Women's Studies: The Basics is an accessible introduction to the
pathbreaking and cross-disciplinary study of women-past and
present. Tracing the history of the field from its origins, this
revised and updated text sets out the main topics making up the
discipline, exploring its global development and its relevance to
our own times. A new chapter on militarization and violence
provides fresh insight into trends in the contemporary world and
adds to curricular significance. Reflecting the diversity of the
field, core themes include: The interdisciplinary nature of women's
studies Core feminist theories and the feminist agenda Issues of
intersectionality: women, race, class, gender, ethnicity, and
religion Violence, militarization, security, and peace Women,
sexuality, and the body Women's Studies: The Basics provides an
informed foundation for those new to the subject and is especially
meant to guide undergraduates and postgraduates concentrating in
women's studies and gender studies. Those in related disciplines
will find in it a valuable overview of and background to
women-centered issues and concerns, including global ones. The work
also provides an updated list of suggested reading to help in
further study, classroom presentations, and written exercises.
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