Gender studies: women and girls Books

Lettres Inédites De La Princesse Des Ursins... offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of Marie Anne de La Trémoille, Princesse des Ursins, a prominent figure in the French court during the late 17th and early 18th centuries...

This second volume of "Lettres En Partie Inédites De Madame Roland" offers a rare glimpse into the life and thoughts of Marie-Jeanne Roland, a prominent figure during the French Revolution. The collection includes previously unpublished letters to...

Descubre la fascinante historia de "La Corregidora...", una biografía cautivadora de Ireneo Paz sobre Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, una figura clave en la Guerra de Independencia de México. Este relato narra la vida de una mujer excepcional que...

"The Woman of it; or, Our Friends the Anti-suffragists" by Mary Shaw offers a fascinating glimpse into the heated debates surrounding women's suffrage in the early 20th century. This satirical work critiques the arguments and perspectives of those...

"Napoléons moder" is a Danish biography by Clara Tschudi exploring the life of Letizia Bonaparte, the mother of Napoleon. The book delves into Letizia's strong character and her profound influence on Napoleon's life and career. It paints a...

Between 1840 and 1870, hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic dreamers embarked on the 2,000-mile journey into the wide-open frontier of the United States in search of free land, gold, adventure, and a better life. Although only a few women were numbered...

Nixandra: Deusa da Beleza é um romance lírico, filosófico e mitopoético que transcende as formas tradicionais do conto épico para aventurar-se pelos territórios mais íntimos da experiência humana. Narrado pela voz de um soldado sem nome, esta obra...

Este libro explora las literaturas del Océano Índico en inglés y francés, tratando de averiguar sus concomitancias, recurriendo a la antropología poética como metodología principal. Se centra en cuatro mujeres poetas, Ranu Uniyal, Meena Kandasamy, Ananda...

This volume examines the often-overlooked crisis of sexual misconduct within Korean Protestant churches, exploring how militarized culture, hierarchical power, and institutional silence contribute to the abuse of congregants—especially those in...

With the backlash against feminism and reproductive rights since Roe v. Wade was overturned, many people are asking whether feminism is lost, if not dead. With so many rights on the chopping block, including rights to contraception and...

This volume explores academic households in early modern (c. sixteenth- to eighteenth-century) Northern Europe, examining changing dynamics of family and gender.

Written by one of Sicily's leading medievalists, this is the first compendium (in English) about the historical women of Sicily. Meet a sisterhood of pious Roman maidens, steadfast queens, and a Jewish mother confronting the horrors of the Inquisition...

This biographical volume includes Lilian Sauter's only published collection of poetry, Through High Windows, along with letters, photographs, and extensive biographical material, all framed by a scholarly introduction, detailed annotations, and...

Studies in Rhetorics and FeminismsSeries Editors: Cheryl Glenn and Shirley Wilson LoganWhat People Are SayingRhetorical Reception addresses scholars in feminist historiography and theories of rhetoric, as well as scholars in the rhetoric of science and...

Joseph, Judah, and Plot is an exploration of narrative continuity in Genesis 37-50. It offers a new and literary reading of the story about Jacob and his sons, tracing its plot-structure from the narrative world of Genesis to the world of the reader...

When Adrienne Rubin enters into the jewelry business in 1970s Los Angeles, she is a maverick in a world dominated by men. She soon meets a young hotshot salesman who doesn't seem to struggle at all, and when he asks her to be his partner, she is excited...

For centuries, women's voices were silenced, their contributions erased, their histories forgotten. But silence is never absolute-history waits for us to listen.History Waits to Be Heard is not just a retelling of forgotten stories; it is an exploration...

It investigates the impact of financial capability and decision-making ability on the financial wellbeing of women associated with Community Based Organisations. In light of the evolving socio-economic landscape in South Asia and the growing gender...

In this book, Sedgwick examines texts from Europe and America such as Wilde, Nietzsche and Proust, and considers the historical moment when sexual orientation came to be as important a signifier of personhood as gender had been for centuries.

This book is not just a story - it's a brutally honest, sometimes hilarious, and often maddening account of everything going wrong, a legal system stuck in the Dark Ages, and the ways women are abandoned, mistreated and left to fend for themselves...

Bilingual EditionOde to Billy Buck/Ode til Billy Buck is a bilingual English/Norwegian Bokmal (facing pages of English on the left, Norwegian Bokmal on the right) story about the friendship between two children in Ames, Iowa, USA during the 1950s...

Focusing on the ground-breaking work of Laura Mulvey, Kaja Silverman, Teresa de Lauretis and Barbara Creed, this book explores how, since it began in the 1970s, feminist film theory has revolutionized the way that films and their spectators can be...

Have you ever received a parking ticket? How did you feel about it? Angry? Frustrated? Did you blame yourself for making a mistake, or did you blame that terrible "meter maid"? This book is the story of an enforcement officer (meter maid) in the city of...

Immigrant communities facing displacement have increasingly turned to social media as a platform to share their testimonies, connect to their communities, and build new support networks. Due to existing structural inequities, women face unique...

أربعون امرأة من مصر: كتاب يأخذك في رحلة عبر الزمن للتعرف على قصص نجاح ونضال أربعين امرأة ملهمة ساهمت في صنع تاريخ مصر الحديث. المؤلف يقدم لنا عملاً استثنائيًا يسلط الضوء على النساء اللواتي كسرن الحواجز الاجتماعية والثقافية، وأثبتن أن المرأة قادرة على...

Lawyers often face criticism from politicians when they give inconvenient advice. The term "lefty lawyer" developed to disparage for example, those defending human rights and demanding democratic accountability. Lefty Lawyer is Pauline Campbell's...

This book offers a groundbreaking exploration of the pervasive issue of gender-based violence (GBV) within the realms of art and cultural production. This collection of essays delves into both the overt and subtle forms of GBV. It spans sexual...

An exploration of the cultural, political, religious, and gender dynamics of Nigeria's maternal health care landscape.In Birth Politics, Ogechukwu E. Williams examines the cultural, political, and medical connections that have shaped childbirth in...

Complete with historic photographs and actual advertisements from both women seeking husbands and males seeking brides, this book includes stories of courageous mail order brides and their exploits as well as stories of the marriage brokers, mercenary...

The Bookkeeping Practice BluePrint is the sequel to acclaimed book, The Strategic Bookkeeper by Jeannie Savage, author, speaker, mother and CEO of The Strategic Bookkeeper. Continuing on from the worldwide success of her first book, Jeannie unfurls a...

In the mountain village of Han-Nuk, silence is sacred and caste is law. A child begins to hear whispers no one else can - voices rising from water, from stone, from something waiting beneath the ancient Well House. As the village prepares for a sacred...

Explore the elegance and sophistication of early 20th-century American fashion with "Latest New York Styles for Women, Misses,". This volume offers a glimpse into the sartorial tastes of women in New York during a pivotal era. Discover the trends,...

"Kvinnor och kläder" (Women and Clothes) offers a glimpse into the world of women's fashion in early 20th century Sweden. Else Kleen explores the social and cultural significance of clothing, examining how fashion reflected and influenced the lives of...

An insightful look into the shifting roles of women in Montreal's industrial sector during the tumultuous years of World War I, 1914-1918. "Changes in the Industrial Occupations of Women in the Environment of Montreal During the Period of the War,...

The Gals They Left Behind explores the experiences of women on the American home front during World War II. Based on extensive interviews and primary source research, this book offers a compelling look at the challenges and triumphs of women who stepped...

Discover the long-unavailable works of Madame la Baronne de Staël in this meticulously reproduced edition. Volume 3 of "Œuvres Inédites De Mme. La Baronne De Staël" presents a collection of writings offering insights into the life and thought...

A Cyclopædia of Female Biography, edited by H.G. Adams, offers a comprehensive collection of biographical sketches of notable women throughout history. This extensive reference work provides insights into the lives, achievements, and contributions of...

This collection, "Lettres Inédites De Madame La Princesse Des Ursins a M. Le Maréchal De Villeroi," offers a rare glimpse into the personal and political life of Madame des Ursins through her private correspondence. Included are her letters...

In "Woman's Rights and Duties Considered," a female author (identified only as "By a Woman") offers her perspective on the role of women in 19th-century society. The book delves into the rights and responsibilities of women, exploring their influence...

Stranded in Australia at the beginning of the global pandemic, with no job, no home and no way to return to her former life in London, Teresa must embrace uncertainty head on. She borrows a car and drives across Australia to the middle of the desert to...

The ultimate guide to pivot with purpose, reinvent your career, and produce your best life.The career that once inspired you no longer fits your life, and a nagging voice inside tells you there's something more. When your mind, heart, and dreams no...

Imagine diving into a world where you get to work with a variety of companies and dynamic people, gaining insider knowledge you can't find anywhere else. In this witty and entertaining book, Tanja Deisler takes you on an engaging journey through the...

African-American scholars in the United States and Western Europe continue to concentrate on African-American literary studies. The expanding interest in Caribbean publishing, which focuses on the intersection of Afro-Caribbean and African-American...

Examines the intersections of gender, religion, and politics among various Indian religious communities, from early British rule to the late twentieth century.In Religion and Women in India, Tanika Sarkar provides an account of gender prescriptions and...

Drive Here and Devastate Me is a powerful and honest exploration of love, queerness, and the triumph over shame.Falley's words shock you with their raw honesty, whether delivered with sharp wit or detailed imagery. It is evident that the...

Great Things is intended to remind us of the importance of believing in yourself, fighting the good fight, and having faith in a brighter tomorrow.Tina Montoya was ten years old when her mother suffered a gunshot wound to her stomach. Tina's father, who...