This book examines modern advances in gender equality and
contemporary feminist discourse as a result of the American sexual
revolution. It explains how and why the sexual revolution of the
1960s, though antiquated by today's standards, continues to have
profound effects on modern views of femininity and what it means to
be an American woman. The author argues that although efforts had
been made to break down traditional gender roles in the early 20th
century, particularly in the realms of higher education and
professional achievement, most of these efforts were largely
unsuccessful due to the absence of effective and available birth
control.Citing 'the pill' as the principal catalyst for the sexual
revolution of the 1960s and the subsequent gender revolution which
continues today, the book examines the ascent of American women in
the 21st century and comments on the social and ideological changes
that contributed to it. The main body of the work consists of
separate chapters placing emphasis on the entrance of women into
formerly male-dominated occupations - including jobs in the
military, religion, science, mathematics, law, medicine,
government, and politics.
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