Defining Women explores the social and cultural construction of gender and the meanings of woman, women, and femininity as they were negotiated in the pioneerin

Defining Women is a major in-depth analysis of the social, economic and political position of women in contemporary societies. It explores the ways in which soc

Thirteen professional women recount the career challenges they've faced and how they have overcome bias, sexism, and the power imbalance.

Develops a new account of historical injustice and redress, demonstrating why a consideration of history is crucial for gender equality.

At the heart of feminist theory lies the seemingly intractable issue of essentialism. Feminism has thus far failed to transcend critiques of essentialism and cu