Gender studies: women and girls Books

Drawing on her own experiences as a young woman in Victorian England, Emily Constance Baird Cook offers a compelling series of essays on the challenges and opportunities of modern girlhood. With its sharp observations and incisive wit, From a Woman's...

The Globular Jottings of Griselda is a delightful collection of diary entries that offer an intimate glimpse into the life of a witty and erudite young woman in Victorian England. Ethel Douglas Hume's prose is charming and insightful, and her...

This book is a collection of biographies of several notable women throughout history, including Anne Boleyn, Catherine the Great, and Florence Nightingale. Baldwin highlights the accomplishments and struggles of these women in a male-dominated world and...

This practical guide targets women who want to re-enter the workforce after having worked in the home. Cornelia (Stratton) Parker offers advice on finding a job that suits one's interests and skill set, as well as tips for managing work-life balance...

This inspiring book features the life stories of thirteen remarkable women who made significant contributions to their communities and to the world at large. Clara Lucas Balfour examines the achievements of women such as Florence Nightingale, Harriet...

This groundbreaking book provides a detailed look at the experiences of women in various professions around the world. Through personal accounts and interviews, the authors explore the challenges and triumphs of women working in fields as diverse as...

First published in 1893, this pioneering work by M.L. Rayne provides a fascinating glimpse into the debates around women's rights in the late nineteenth century. Rayne's plea for greater opportunities for women in the business and literary world is both...

Caroline C. Briggs was a notable figure in early 20th century women's suffrage movement. This book is a collection of letters and reminiscences that provide a fascinating glimpse into her life and the struggle for women's rights in America. From her...

A significant feminist work, 'The Maiden's Progress' follows the life of a young woman in Edwardian England as she struggles against the restrictive societal norms of the time period. Written in the form of a dialogue, this novel offers a unique...

A collection of essays on women's issues, covering topics from suffrage to education to fashion. Written by pioneering journalist Jane Cunningham Croly, under the pen name 'Jennie June', these essays are a valuable insight into the women's liberation...

This book provides an in-depth look at the life of Mary Lyon, a pioneer in the field of women's education. Written by her close friend and colleague Fidelia Fiske, it includes personal reminiscences, letters, and anecdotes that shed light on Mary Lyon's...

This book is a memoir of two remarkable women - Lucretia Crocker and Abby W May. It tells the stories of their lives and how they contributed to the society during their time. The memoir is an inspiring read for anyone seeking to learn about the...

Filomena Magavero was an academic librarian at SUNY Maritime College in the Bronx, New York, where she contended with a level of sexism that defined professional life for female librarians in the mid 20th century. This book is the story of an...

In Walk, Hike, Saunter, long-distance hiker Susan Alcorn introduces you to 32 experienced outdoors women who consider hiking to be an essential part of their lives. Their stories are told with honesty, insight, and humor. They share their wisdom and...

"It brings to life not only Mahalia (Jackson) but an entire ethos for people who will never be able to have any other contact with it". Choice

Histories of France have erased the feminist presence from nineteenth-century political life and the feminist impact from the changes that affected the lives of the French. Now, French Feminism in the Nineteenth Century completes the history books by...

Elinor Delight Gregg, R.N., the first Supervisor of Nurses for the Indian Service, holds the microphone and begins to speak. Her memories--vivid with details of 80 years of an independent woman's life of adventure, frustration, triumphs, and personal...

By drawing on the complex interplay of ecology and feminism, ecofeminists identify links between the domination of nature and the oppression of women. This volume introduces a variety of innovative approaches for advancing ecofeminist activism,...

Raises provocative questions about how we care for infants and toddlers, and how to provide education and support for their caregivers.

An anthology of personal narratives reflecting the issues confronting women in the medical academy today, including sexual harassment, equity issues, and maternity leave policies.

Who are the women who became engineers in the 1970s and 1980s?How have they fared in the most male-dominated profession in America? This is the first book to answer these questions. It explores the backgrounds, family lives, work experiences, and...

On the occasion of her death in 1936, a New York newspaper wrote that actress Cora Urquhart Potter "probably accomplished more for the cause of feminism than the efforts of all the equal rights organizations of her day." This critical biography explores...

Nearly everyone is familiar with Lucille Ball's work on screen, but few realize her influence behind the scenes. Fewer still are aware that Judith Waller developed television's first all-education children's show, "Ding Dong School." Since its...

World War II; a Jewish child secretly hidden by a courageous French nun during the German Occupation. This gentle memoir speaks to the trauma of war in all its haunting twists and its poignant impact long after war's end.

Violence against women is a violation of women's human rights and a priority public health issue. It is endemic worldwide. While much has been written about it in industrialized societies, there has been relatively little attention given to such violence...

Combining a gripping personal story with practical advice on such subjects as diet, training, family, romance, and much more, Laila Ali shows readers of all ages and backgrounds how to transform the demons of self-doubt and stagnation into positive,...

Winds of Skilak traces a young couple's adventurous move from the suburbs of Ohio to a remote island on ill-tempered Skilak Lake. As Sam and Bonnie adapt to a life without running water, electricity and telephones, the unforgiving, desolate environment...

Do you believe your voice can create a ripple effect of positivity in the world? Let this book be your guide, a sign from the universe that you can speak your truth and feel empowered to share your voice!In this third volume of Voices of Impact, you...

ROAR finding the strength withCompilation of real stories by nine amazing women who have faced life's challenges. They have stories to tell that the world needs to hear.The brave women who have penned their stories in this anthology have put their hearts...

With Love, From Malaysia is an intimate look at Malaysia in the 1970s, through a series of letters home by a young Canadian mother. With two toddlers and her Malaysian surgeon husband, she adjusts to life in a new country and strange culture.Karen E...

"When she entered the room, she knelt beside the recliner on which I was lying, took both my hands in hers, and for whatever reason, the flood gates opened. Whatever I had been holding inside rushed to the surface with a thundering intensity."The Author...

Author Judy Reyes-Maggio captures the simple, child-like innocence of her emotions and hopes as she watches her parents' love disintegrate during her adolescence. It is through her parents' turbulent marriage and divorce that she learns the meaning of...

Rosemary Dunn Dalton is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in Ashland, Oregon. She is adjunct faculty in Psychology and Women's Studies at Southern Oregon University . Dunn Dalton initiated several women's programs, including Dunn...

When Laurie Downes married an eccentric scientist, she needed more than her normal family upbringing in order to cope with the challenges that life with him provided. She found those coping skills when she surrendered her life to God.This autobiography...

Pamela Parkhurst, a.k.a. Ginger Snap, reveals the most sordid details about her quirky life as a hairdresser and her relationships with hilarious clients. She has never told anyone about the bizarre things that happen in and out of the shop, until now...

Denise found herself on a drastically downward slope of life. Her nineteen-year career, as a probation officer, posed new risks. Denise's seventeen-year marriage began to crumble. Then, she suffered a debilitating injury on-the-job. Circumstances...