Antifeminism in cultural context
To give today's readers an understanding of the social and
political forces that actively fought against any changes in
women's status in the United States, the editors selected these
original examples from the writings of the time that appeared in
popular books and magazines. Opponents of women's equality
frequently voiced their opinions about 19th-century issues of
women's suffrage, dress reform, self-expression, independence, and
other topics that touched upon the perceived roles and duties of
women. Such public diatribes continued into the 10th century as
determined antifeminists argued against increased opportunities for
women in employment and education, denied the propriety of family
planning, and admonished against women's involvement in politics.
Arguments based on ridicule, "natural law," and false claims
Some opponents merely dismissed or ridiculed calls for changes in
women's status, without specifying particular flaws in the feminist
position. Others cited divine ordination, applied to "natural law,"
and fanned public fears of familial and social disintegration.
Frequently these critics resorted to charges of presumed
lesbianism, communism, and socialism against advocates of women's
rights and against the movement itself. This adamant opposition to
equality for women was a manifestation of common apprehension about
ongoing social, economic, and political changes beyond antifeminist
control.
Antifeminists in their own words
Today few people have even an inkling of the vehemence, theatrical
posturing, and convoluted reasoning of the antifeminist forces.
This varied selection of original sources puts an
illuminatingspotlight on the arguments presented by opponents of
women's equality that is drawn from an extensive body of writings,
ranging from the elegant pronouncements of a popular politician to
sincere endorsements of the status quo by female apologists for
those opposed to the women's movement, to purveyorsof low satire in
the popular press. For modern readers, this collection provides the
opportunity to encounter directly the reasoning, opinions, and
perceptions of those that resisted and criticized the goals and
achievements of feminism.
A valuable resource for many disciplines.
A particularly valuable feature of this set is its wealth of
primary source material from the 19th and early 20th centuries,
including material from books and newspapers. Very few libraries
have collected these sources and chances are no single collection
has them all. These volumes are of great interest to women's
studies, women's history, gender studies, cultural studies, as well
as history, political science, sociology, and literature. Many of
the examples of antifeminist writing found in the set can enrich
classroom discussions and assignments that involve communication,
writing, and rhetoric.
Available individually by volume
1. Opposition to the Women's Movement in the United States,
1848-1929 (0-8153-2713-7) 400 pages
2. Redefining the New Woman, 1920-1963 (0-8153-2714-5) 344 pages
3. Reaction to the Modern Women's Movement, 1963 to the Present
(0-8153-2715-3) 352 pages
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