Gender studies: women and girls Books

This book addresses South Asian Muslim women's lived experiences, whilst questioning dominant concepts of agency. Collectively, this volume showcases Muslim's women's diverse identities and desires that may be sidelined in dominant concepts of agency.

First published in 1929, this title was a systematic attempt to review the whole question of women's place in society afresh from the standpoint of "modern science", a searching and impartial discussion of problems felt to be of vital significance at the...

First published in 1977, this book by women involved in community work and community action explores some of the links between the women's movements and community action at the time, in terms both of the recent developments in women's thinking and of...

Originally published in 1990, Gendered Jobs and Social Change is a systematic exploration of the changing structure of women's paid work in Britain since the Second World War and an invaluable and accessible text for undergraduate students, and teachers...

Originally published in 1938, this title tells the story of women as they became an integral part of the Civil Service, work previously reserved for men. As the functions of government widened and the activities of the Civil Service touched the lives of...

During the 1980s a notable development in mainstream social policy in the United Kingdom was the emergence of a feminist critique. Originally published in 1991, Women's Issues in Social Policy was intended as a contribution to the social policy...

Originally published in 1981 Controlling Women critically examines the forms of moral regulation and social control that were exercised over women at the time, arguing that the study of 'deviant' women cannot be separated from the study of how all women...

Originally published in 1985, Women, Social Science and Public Policy looks at what difference the debate over the position of women had made to the way social scientists worked and thought, or to law and social policies at the time. Debate had been...

First published in 1985, this title was one of the first empirical studies in geography to deal with the special problems of women with young children. Even within sociology and psychology there were very few studies in this area at the time. This book...

The long and bitter struggle for the vote is certainly the most spectacular part of the history of women's emancipation. Originally published in 1966 Rapiers and Battleaxes tells the story in its wider aspect and in terms of the pioneers in the various...

Symbolic interaction explains the world of social behavior and the development of the "self" as a function of social learning. First published in 1987, the readings collected here were designed to link the sociological study of women to the...

In the early 1980s the new reproductive technologies available supposedly offered infertile women a chance to have children. Originally published in 1985, this book describes the technologies being used and researched in the areas of in vitro...

Women's Studies investigates the world from women-centred perspectives which cross the boundaries of traditional academic disciplines. In this book, first published in 1983, feminist scholars discuss the assumptions and aims of Women's Studies, its...

This book provides an analysis of female Swahili novelists from a feminist perspective, highlighting their contributions to the Swahili literary tradition. Grounded throughout in the historical and socio-political contexts of the authors it discusses, it...

First published in 1990, Delivering Motherhood (now with a new preface) is the first comprehensive study on the history of the complex development in Canada, where control over different stages of reproduction, from conception, to delivery, to childcare,...

First published in 1923, Feminism in Greek Literature explores the representation of women in ancient Greek literature. It provides an in-depth analysis of various works of literature and examines how women were portrayed in these works.

The Social Imagination of the Romantic Wife provides biographical information as it relates to the literary works of four selected individuals on their social and professional roles as writers.

An Artistic Autoethnography on the Public Fetus explores artistic work with the iconic image of the fetus and the personal consequences of the image by analyzing the so-called public fetus within a feminist approach.

Originally published in 1960, when every twentieth child in this country was born illegitimate and among the children below school-leaving age over half a million were illegitimate. Who are the parents of these children? Why do they not marry? These and...

This book explores the gendered experience of disability. It investigates how women with disabilities fare in society focusing on the experiences of women and their interactions with family, society and medical and legal institutions.

By cataloguing scenes in which characters breastfeed across the nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first centuries, this book studies the beliefs, fantasies, and concerns betrayed by their writers, and it charts the many consistent and competing cultural...

This book chronicles 50 years of struggle to introduce family planning into the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Interweaving details of major political, social, and economic events into the history of family planning in DRC, the book will interest...

This book calls for the institution of an African feminist philosophy of language, challenging existing debates and encouraging a move away from the Western gaze. An important resource for researchers from across the fields of gender and women studies,...

​This book gathers research and writings that reflect on traditional and current global issues related to art and aesthetics, gender perspectives, body theories, knowledge and learning. It illustrates these core dimensions, which are bringing together...

A powerful and moving tale of resilience, PJ Hamilton navigates the harsh realities of rural poverty and family dysfunction in the Piney Woods of East Texas. From the quiet, pine-filled landscape of her childhood to the unpredictable streets of...

A nod to simpler times; get lost in Ann's tales as she explores a twenty-year chapter of her life from 1943 to 1963.A time when the world changed rapidly, yet in Tioga, Louisiana, just a dot on the map today, the slower pace was purposeful. Nearly eighty...

Amid Hardship and Faith, God's Whispers Chart her Path to Redemption. Inge never expected to leave her beloved Norway, but when her childhood love marries another, she feels God's call guiding her toward a new life in North America. Answering the plea of...

"Bruised, Resilient" is an eclectic collection of thirty short stories spanning multiple genres from magical realism, mythology, and science fiction to contemporary and literary fiction. Whether speculative tales told through metaphor or mainstream...

Some say it was a religious cult. Some say it was a God-ordained ministry. Some say it saved them. Some say it ruined their lives.Mary Rosenberger was born and raised at Freedom Village USA. From the outside, it appeared to be a troubled teen industry...

The Longest Goodbye: The Strength of a Family's Love" is a heart-wrenching memoir by Karyn Banner and Nicolette Banner, a mother-daughter duo facing the challenges of caregiving for Karyn's mother, who is battling dementia. This poignant tale dives into...

Do you want to GSD, or get sh*t done, in your personal and professional life?  Author Misha Bleymaier-Farrish believes that the ability to set goals and achieve them isn't a unique talent reserved for the few; it's a skill already existing...

This book is not an intellectual book. Nor is it thought provoking. It is meant to be a hoot. It has no plot, no love story, no crime, no conspiracy. It is stark in its simplicity. In as much as I mean for it to transport the readers like a time machine,...

Despite advancements in gender equality, women in business and public sectors still face unique challenges. Organizational uncertainty and societal expectations often hinder their professional growth and contributions. Traditional leadership models may...

Roses that are literally to die for.Creepy crawlies in all the wrong places.The horrors of gaslighting-in deep space.An evil HOA that will do more than fine you for violations.All this and more await you in this collection of twelve horror tales...

Love Thyself Mini Empowerment Guide by Debra Antney is a powerful and candid guide designed to inspire and uplift women on their journey to self-love. Known for her direct and honest approach, Debra Antney delves into the ways many women fail to...

Finding Her Voice in Capital City: A Tale of Politics, Love, and TransformationIn the first novel of The Capital City Series, it's January 2010, and recent journalism graduate Calista Caldwell arrives in Capital City, stepping into an unfamiliar world...

In a world of corruption and intrigue, Wu Zetian's rise to power as China's only female emperor is unparalleled. Starting as a concubine of Emperor Taizong, Wu Zetian was forced into a temple after his death, only to return to the palace through cunning...

SHE The MessiahIs the FEMININE New Testament What the story of Jesus would have been if Jesus had been a woman named Jesua ...because gender is irrelevant to the message. Based on the New New TestamentBy Jesus (Jesua) and the Original Authors Why should...

Ever feel like your mind is playing tricks on you? Like one small parenting mistake suddenly turns into a catastrophic event in your head? Welcome to the world of cognitive distortions-those sneaky mental habits that twist reality into something far more...

Welcome to the Women of War Omnibus. We are honored to have you join us on this remarkable journey through the lives of extraordinary women who shaped history through their courage, resilience, and indomitable spirit. Across these volumes, you will...

Should you be in search of something extraordinary to accompany your gift from the fashion house of Chanel, this book shall serve as an exceptional and singular addition, rendering your present all the more unforgettable. It is not merely a book, but...

Dive into the world of Norse legends and uncover the extraordinary life of Lagertha, the legendary shieldmaiden whose tale defies the conventions of her time. In "Lagertha," journey through the sagas and historical narratives that bring to life the...

After the devastating loss of his wife, Alex finds himself adrift, trapped in a routine of solitude and grief. His once-quiet life now feels empty, and the birdwatching trips that once brought him joy are just a painful reminder of what he's lost...

In the chapters that follow, we will walk in the footsteps of the accused and their accusers. We'll explore musty courthouse records, read faded diaries, and piece together the complex tapestry of a world gripped by fear.From the windy moors of England...

Enchanting Rosie is born post-World War 1-1920-but into what? Those few (male) breadwinners who returned from the bloody combat, would find the East End of London Docklands, ravaged, with little hope of regular work-if they could work, with life-changing...

Friends since their youth in Brooklyn of the 1950s Margo and Angela have shared everything from wedding plans, to childrearing, to careers. Years later, when Angela's husband, a chemist and entrepreneur, recruits Margo and Kevin's son to run and...