Feminist Frontiers

by Taylor, Verta; Rupp, Leila; Whittier, Nancy

• ISBN13: 9780073404301
• ISBN10: 0073404306
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-09-16
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

Summary

The most widely used anthology of feminist writings and the first to incorporate issues of sexual identity and sexual diversity,Feminist Frontiershas stood the test of time. With both classic and contemporary readings on cutting-edge topics that cut across disciplinary and generational lines, this text presents the full diversity of women's lives, exploring commonalities as well as interconnected differences.Feminist Frontiersoffers analyses of the causes and consequences of gender inequality in interaction with class, race, ethnicity, sexuality, ability, and nationality. This anthology also introduces students to feminist theory and methodology. This edition maintains consistent coverage of diverse ethnicities and a global perspective, with greater attention to transgender issues and disability.

Table of Contents

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Preface

Introduction

Diversity and Difference

Being the Bridge

A Solitary Black Woman’s Position in the Women’s Studies Classroom as a Feminist Student and Professor

White Privilege

Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack

Haole Girl

Identity and White Privilege in Hawai'i

Frontlines and Borders

Identity Thresholds for Latinas and Arab American Women

Where I Come From Is Like This

The Masters Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master’s House [excerpt]

The Blind Man’s Harley

White Canes and Gender Identity In America

Aging and Gay

Theoretical Perspectives

"Night to His Day"

The Social Construction of Gender

The Medical Construction of Gender

Transgender Feminism

Queering the Woman Question

17 Things you don’t Say to a Transsexual

Theorizing Difference from Multiracial Feminism

Feminism Without Borders

Masculinities and Globalization

Womanist

Representation

Socialization

The Realities of Affi

Bridal Wave

Waking Sleeping Beau

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