Gender studies: women and girls Books

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...

In Mutige Ida folgen wir Idas Weg - von der Ältesten einer großen Familie zu einer entschlossenen jungen Frau, die Abenteuer eingeht und Herausforderungen annimmt. Als Kind hilft Ida ihrer Familie und erlernt wertvolle Fähigkeiten wie Nähen und...

The law of the gods is simple: those who kill must pay for it in blood.In the land of Armadin, where nine clans exist in a fragile peace, Ashilde is one of the few chosen to pay the blood price. Through it, she becomes a warrior, capable of killing to...

ARE ELIZABETH AND MICHAEL DESTINED FOR EACH OTHER-OR WILL THEIR SECRETS TEAR THEM APART? When Elizabeth, a sophisticated beauty from exotic Trinidad, meets Michael, a European prince and the world's most eligible bachelor, they're irresistibly drawn to...

Before the ConcubineA Cautionary Tale of Betrayal, Darkness, and SurvivalIn an empire built on beauty, silence, and secrets-one woman dares to speak through fire.Meilin has been trained in elegance, submission, and deadly poise. Once a loyal agent of the...

Mi van, ha azoknak a nőknek a történetei, akik valaha a szerelem templomának papnői voltak, olyan igazságokat rejtenek, amelyek ma is a társadalom felszíne alatt izzanak?A Vénusz templomának tanúi egy különleges történet az átalakulásról. A lelki...

This anthology highlights the calling of the PreacHER, TeacHER and ReacHER who must think outside of the walls of the church in order to make an impact for God. In this powerful guide for women who are called to ministry, education, and outreach, the...

"I did not die on the river. I lived."She thought, why am I doing this?Despite the possibilities on this river journey, Bobbi knew the only certainty was her unknowing. She felt relief when the downstream current was smooth and tame, but she knew the...

A mother's love knows no bounds. Even beyond death.As seen on Dateline, 48 Hours, The Discovery Channel, and Dick Wolf's Blood and Money (The Business of Divorce).Soorya Townley was at the top of her game-one of Los Angeles' most sought-after massage...

Within each of us lies a story of everything we've overcome to be who we've become. Our lifetimes are our legacies, and these women are leaving an indelible mark in their communities and in the world. With stories collected by Leigh M. Clark, these are...

Could the stories of others spark the transformation you've been seeking? Women Thrive Volume IV is a celebration of courage, resilience, and the strength it takes to rise. Through the deeply personal stories of 14 extraordinary women, this book shines a...

Professional violinist, muse to the infamous Aleister Crowley.Though Leila Waddell has become an iconic figure in twentieth century occultism as one of Crowley's Scarlet Women, precise details of her life are mostly obscure. Covering her early years in...

This book is for anyone who has ever felt afraid to try something new. Whether that be exploring new lands, embracing public speaking or following their dreams!Sometimes fear wants us to lock up our talent and potential and keep it hidden away from...

In Courageous Ida, we follow Ida's journey from being the oldest in a large family to becoming a determined young woman who embraces both adventure and challenge. Growing up, Ida helps her family and learns valuable skills like sewing and...

Nobody wants to believe that the relationship, family, corporation, or religion they are involved in is an abusive system. That's why it can be particularly difficult to identify these systems in our lives, and even more difficult to leave them. I Walked...

Early Modern Women Writers of Venice: Looking for Happiness explores the ways in which five women used their writing to challenge misogynistic views about female inferiority, develop a sense of agency, and form meaningful interpersonal relationships that...

In Ireland, family farming retains enormous ideological and cultural significance. As a social form it is one of the last preserves of male dominance in which women's contributions and concerns are largely overlooked. This book breaks new ground as the...

The image of women in Russian culture has undergone profound changes: from the origins of modern Russian literature in the eighteenth century until the Revolution of 1917, when women were a source of fascination for Russian writers, to the socialist...

The position of Russia has always been difficult. In spite of the Revolution in 1917, the legal, economic, social and political inequalities between men and women have remained severe. For more than seventy years the official propaganda of the Soviet...

Many nations affirm the principle of gender equality. As women continue to advance in most walks of life, the impression that equality has been reached and that gender issues no longer pose real problems has naturally gained ground. Yet, many cultural,...

This book focuses on the popular fiction of Weimar Germany and explores the relationship between women, the texts they read, and the society in which they lived. A complex picture emerges that shows women talking center stage, not only in the fiction but...

This book explores the lives of two women in the 19th century. One became the first woman doctor while the other was an American woman who was arrested for voting. Do you know who they are? Yes, they are Elizabeth Blackwell and Susan Anthony. They were...

The life of Madame CJ Walker caught the attention of Hollywood resulting in films and TV series about her. In this book, however, only the raw truth about this amazing woman is discussed. See Madame Walker as the woman who invented the shampoo that cured...

Joanna Scott (b. 1960) has been one of America's leading writers since the 1990s. Both critically acclaimed and winner of numerous prestigious awards, Scott's unique and probing vision and masterful writing has inspired readers to adjust their...

God created marriage to be a beautiful, loving union between two people willing to make a lifelong commitment. Often, though, marriage goes wrong. Husband and wife turn on each other, and the ugliness of divorce threatens a happy home. In the case of...

When she was four, Angel Cabrera was a quiet, shy child who loved to dance and make others laugh. But when her parents divorced two years later, Angel’s life suddenly changed direction. As she attempted to find her place in a newly blended family,...

Naida Drew Anderson's journey spans nine decades, beginning in the early 1920s. Her story begins on her aunt and uncle's farm near Belleville, Ontario. Her childhood was clouded by the deaths of her sisters, as well as her mother's painful struggle with...

Leilani Muir was severely abused by her mother, who told many lies in order to have her daughter admitted to the Provincial Training School for Mental Defectives in Red Deer at the age of 11 and branded a moron. But Muir never was mentally defective and...

In 1907 Melbourne's underworld was dominated by a cross section of hardened gangs, overlords, pimps and sly grog king pins. Criminal identities terrorised Melbourne's surrounding suburbs Including bands of outlaws like the Crutchie Push, while the...

Este libro interpreta aspectos de la literatura afroecuatoriana en el context de Esmeraldas, la provincial donde vive la mayoría de la población. Mi propósito es analizar desde una perspectiva post-colonial, el impacto duradero de la esclavitud, el...

Atwell's work traces the historical and legal developments surrounding the public awareness of sexual harassment in the United States.

This book details how popular conceptions of masculinity and femininity inform the way footballers' bodies, team bonding, women, sex and alcohol are portrayed in the media, and connects stories relating to the cases with sports reporting generally...

Based on extensive, original research, this book portrays a different and an under-represented perspective of young Muslim girls in the bustees (shanty towns) of Kolkata. Through a series of personal narratives, photos and artwork, it demonstrates that...

This book chronicles travel writings of Bengali women in colonial India and explores the intersections of power, indigeneity, and the representations of the 'self' and the 'other' in these writings. It documents the transgressive histories of these women...

From humid, bleak cottonfields of Mississippi in the late 1930s, to the Olympic Mountains with the Pacific Ocean crashing against the shores, this story spans over seven decades in the incredible life of one twin. Nan Heathers and her identical twin,...

Meet Nava, a woman whose arrival into the world was fashionably late, missing her chance to share a birthday with a royal princess. Growing up in impoverished Tel Aviv, Nava yearned for a different life, one that seemed reserved for those born into...

Daughter of the Sky, first published in 1960, is an intimate look at the life of Amelia Earhart from her early years growing up in Kansas, her work as a nurse and social worker, and her many adventures in flying. Also included is a detailed account of...

'Embolden Women: Unapologetically Me' is a book to influence and inspire women and girls to break the barrier of so-called societal norms for women. The goal is to teach women to live life on their own terms with courage and confidence, without being...

Over a million people lost their lives in Auschwitz II - Birkenau. At the height of the selections, the murders would peak at 10,000 a day. Surviving this hell would take more than prayer, more than luck...it was going to take a will to live, a desire to...