Feminism and feminist theory Books

A deeper look at anti-woman viewpoints in Iranian literature and society from past to now.

20 Stories to ignite your soul.Authors in this collaboration book include: Kellie Adkins, Dr. Lucette Beall, Donna Brown, Kate Butler, Melissa Camilleri, Michelle Dunk, Anjela Ford, Belinda Ginter, Jennifer Granger, Colleen Hauk, Shelly Hodges, Teresa...

BIOGRAPHY OF A BODY is a lyrical meander through the development of a messy, flawed, imperfect human and what it means to live in a society that both pulls a person into itself and fiercely pushes back. In personal essays and snippets of verse that shift...

Description:This hard hitting but humorous Amazon No 1 Best selling novel will make you smile and then break your heart. Its foundation in truth, makes it more compelling a read and offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary women facing extraordinary...

Bra Wars is a thought-provoking exploration of the double standards faced by women. Delving into the complex interplay between femininity, bras and societal expectations, this empowering read invites individuals to redefine their understanding of what it...

A fascinating exploration of the interaction of law and culture to inform the (mis)treatment of women around the world.Since the death of her mother days after her fourth birthday, Erica Stary's life has been coloured by an acute awareness of her...

Betsy Littrell's debut collection explores the secrets that women keep. Using both lyrical and narrative styles, her voice is strong and real as she searches for peace through childhood, relationships, womanhood and motherhood. The experiences are often...

Current western feminism and psychology have a particularly close relationship, with feminism finding an increasingly important voice in psychology. In this clear introductory text, originally published in 1989, Corinne Squire examines what feminism and...

With an emphasis on women and transwomen athletes and exercisers of color, Feminist Applied Sport Psychology: From Theory to Practice introduces the reader to feminist, black feminist, and womanist sport psychology, offering an alternative and powerful...

This book explores responses to the strangeness and pleasures of modernism and modernity in four commercial British women's magazines of the interwar period. Through extensive study of interwar　Vogue　(UK),　Eve,　Good Housekeeping　(UK), and　Harper's...

Soon after the war ended, a young Eleanor Hutchinson dreams of a job as an ornithologist. Without the training, experience and social standing the chances are slim. Undaunted she writes to the British Museum for advice and promptly receives a letter of...

This book offers an ethnographic critique of modern, neoliberal India through studying the daily lives-livelihoods of marginalised communities across the nation. A useful read for scholars and policymakers interested in understanding intersectional...

This book examines various gender-based power politics in Indian society. It studies gender intersectionality and feminism as a socio-political philosophy by understanding how societal power structures are deeply rooted and supported by our patriarchal...

Margaret the sly serpent lives her life on Supremacy Hill when she spots some chickens that she wants for her next meal. She doesn't expect a fight, but that is what she gets. With the help of a sneaky weasel she devises a plan for...

Although there is a small body of feminist scholarship that problematizes gender in public relations, gender is a relatively undefined area of thinking in the field and there have been few serious studies of the socially constructed roles defining women...

This book is a critical feminist analysis of sex trafficking. Arguing that trafficking in girls and women is a product of the social construction of gender and other dimensions of power and status within a particular culture and at a particular...

This book rethinks security theory from a feminist perspective - uniquely, it engages feminism, security, and strategic studies to provide a distinct feminist approach to Security Studies. 

Prompted by centuries of warfare, political oppression, natural disasters, and economic collapses, exile has had an enormous impact not only on individuals who have undergone transplantation from one culture to another but also on the host societies they...

Zoe Rose never quite fit in. As the only kid in kindergarten with an enormous red afro, Zoe was taunted by the other little girls for refusing to share her "Annie" wig, even when she swore it was her own hair (it was).In second grade, after seeing her...

When a fake fortune teller receives the gift of the Oracle, of course there's strings attached, Olympic-sized strings.Hi, my name is Lydia. I used to be a grifter, reading fortunes for money. Now, I'm Oracle to the Gods, and my life has never been more...

An exhausted neurosurgeon uses her power to see the future to help a worn-out waitress;The ghost of a suicide begs you to help him avoid hell by doing him just one favor;An uncle and his nephew, both philosophers, argue the merits of love over Scotch and...

When Stefanie was a little girl, she wanted to be one thing: A grandmother. Her path there would be filled with loss, love, and the proof a heart can change. What is the Artificial Womb Company? Her place of business, which is hesitant to help people...

*Noble Deeds of the World's Heroines* celebrates the courage, bravery, and achievements of inspirational women throughout history. The book highlights the heroism and resilience of notable heroines who have made significant contributions to society,...

Kontrafaktische Untersuchung des Romans auf realweltliche Fakten: Coronapolitik, Rechtsradikalismus, Rassismus, Immigration, Brexit, Klimakrise.Semantische Untersuchung des Textes: Digitalität, Opposition Stadt/Land, Überforderung.Ethik und Moral des...

Welche Prosaformen entstehen durch die erklärte Nationenbildung in Norwegen in der ersten Hälfte des 19.Jahrhunderts ? Wie inszenieren und fördern sie das „Master Narrative" in der Periode der Nationsfindung? Die Diskussion um die nationale Sprache...

Este volumen muestra que el vino es un signo de identidad de la cuna mediterránea y una parte indisoluble de nuestra cultura y patrimonio literario.Este estudio ofrece un panorama de la importancia del vino como valor intangible en la identidad del...

Este libro pretende abrir nuevas vías de investigación en épocas y autores hispánicos hasta ahora apenas estudiados desde el punto de vista de la melancolía. Algunos de los ejes temáticos son el amor, la enfermedad, la muerte y el suicidio, la mujer y...

Se estudia la leyenda de Fernán González en el teatro español de los siglos XVII y XVIII. Se realiza una revisión bibliográfica de fuentes primarias. El corpus es analizado según el concepto de "esquema argumental recurrente". Se demuestra cómo el...

World Literature, translation, minor literature, national literature, Romanian literature, literary theory, East European fiction, the modern novel, transnational turn, translational literary history, polysystems theory, quantitative analysis

Entre imitation et contrefaçon, supercherie et mystification, la fiction contemporaine conduit ses lecteurs sur des sentiers semés d'embûches, et développe des régimes fondés sur le simulacre, l'inauthentique, l'erroné. Le volume ambitionne d'explorer...

"A Study of Feminism Ecology Language and Time in the Select Novels of Amitav Ghosh" by J. Jesintha explores the intersection of feminism, ecology, language, and time in the select novels of Amitav Ghosh. The book delves into the themes of gender,...

*Next Generation Indie Award Winner for Horror*A beauty pageant veteran appeases her mother by competing for one final crown, only to find herself trapped in a hand-sewn gown that cuts into her flesh. A journalist falls deeply in love with a mysterious...

Ending in Ashes is a collection of neo-Gothic stories that explore the classic genre through a raw and salacious lens. Spanning across time, from the Salem Witch Trials to the Covid-19 pandemic, Rebecca Jones-Howe stays true to traditional Gothic themes...

Marilyn Fitterman is a feminist activist, mother of five, and grandmother of nine. She served from 1988 to 1992 as President of National Organization for Women - New York State. She was also National NOW Northeast Regional Director, President...

Health by All Means documents the transformation of a community with, for, and by women who experience gender-based structural violence. It can be experienced as a story, a philosophy lesson, a walk with a treasured friend, and, at times, a song, and...

O universo do jazz é um terreno rico e cativante, e agora podemos mergulhar ainda mais na história desse género musical. Nesta obra emocionante, Sammy Stein traça as jornadas das mulheres no jazz, celebra a presença delas, ouve as suas vozes, admira a...

Recent debates have used the concept of "transnational history" to broaden research on historical subjects that transcend national boundaries and encourage a shift away from official inter-state interactions to institutions, groups, and actors that have...

Reading You is the first book in the trilogy Two Worlds: Beginning.Lana is a mind-reader who dreams of becoming a detective. However, in a world dominated by men, her only option seems to be an arranged marriage. Everything changes when a local high...

Edith Wharton's Controversial Coming-of-Age NovelA story full of spirit and scandal...Charity Royall longs for more in life. She can't stand her sleepy little village or the people who walk its streets. Then, Lucius Harney strolls into town. He...

For fans of Kate White suspense novels, Will End in Fire is a heart-racing domestic thriller about an alienated young woman who must find an arsonist before her own life goes up in smoke. "A tumultuous narrative that will confound readers' expectations...

Some things in life stick to our throats. Whether it’s the crumbs of memory or modernity’s unsavory realities, we often reach for water just outside our grasp. We bite our tongues in defense, trying to swallow the shoulder-chip we realize...

The book presents a revolutionary approach to higher education based on empathy, trust and collaboration. It describes how people can be brought together across cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, sexuality, class, ability and other divides in a spirit of...

A funny contribution to solve the gruesome War of the Sexes.All wars have a beginning and an end.The War of the Sexes has begun in Eden, and it will never end.In this memorial written by a male survivor of the feminist dictatorship, the events of the...

<p><strong>In this second volume of <em>The Common Reader</em>, Virginia Woolf continues her exploration of literature with a collection of essays that reflect her deep passion for reading and her profound understanding of the...