Historical Dictionary of Feminism

Historical Dictionary of Feminism

Author: Janet K. Boles

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13: 9780810849464

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This Second Edition is an essential resource for librarians, scholars, and students. This succinct handbook includes more than 1,000 entries covering the persons, organizations, campaigns and court cases, goals and achievements, and current and future directions of the feminist movement, 75 percent of which are new and revised from the first edition. This second edition also features a more internationally focused introduction that provides an overview of the history and development of feminism as a movement and as a philosophy. Rounding out this new edition are an expanded chronology, and an updated bibliography that brings attention to many feminist online resources and periodicals, and emphasizes global and third-wave feminism, both new developments in the field since the publication of the first edition. Paying tribute to the struggles of the women, and men, who have worked to change and to improve the living conditions for women in the world, this book promises a comprehensive historical overview for readers of all interest levels.


A Radical Gynocracy

A Radical Gynocracy

Author: David Holly

Publisher:

Published: 2019-03-07

Total Pages: 714

ISBN-13: 9781542690928

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The women of the Radical Gynocracy have one question for males: Are You a Man or a Muff? If you answered man, think again! The invention of the miracle drug Minibate has finally freed the Earth from the evils of male dominated societies. As males are forced to measure down with Minibate, they lose the power of penetration. A Radical Gynocracy is a moving, shocking prophecy of the twilight of male authoritarianism and the dawn of a new gender.


The Good-Natured Feminist

The Good-Natured Feminist

Author: Catriona Sandilands

Publisher: U of Minnesota Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 145290376X

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Heroic mothers defending home and hearth against a nature deformed by multinationalist corporate practice: this may be a compelling story, but it is not necessarily the source of valid feminist or ecological critique. What's missing is the democratic element, an insistence on bringing to public debate all the relations of gender and nature that such a view takes for granted. This book aims to situate a commitment to theory and politics -- that is, to democratic practice -- at the center of ecofeminism and, thus, to move toward an ecofeminism that is truly both feminist and ecological. The Good-Natured Feminist inaugurates a sustained conversation between ecofeminism and recent writings in feminist postmodernism and radical democracy. Starting with the assumption that ecofeminism is a body of democratic theory, the book tells how the movement originated in debates about "nature" in North American radical feminisms, how it then became entangled with identity politics, and how it now seeks to include nature in democratic conversation and, especially, to politicize relations between gender and nature in both theoretical and activist milieus.


Origin Stories in Political Thought

Origin Stories in Political Thought

Author: Joanne Harriet Wright

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 9780802088123

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Origin stories are a recurring motif in the history of political thought. Presented as narratives that describe the beginnings of politics and power, these stories are among the most provocative and politically contentious means by which Western society organizes and represents its experience. Indeed, as scripts of citizenship, origin stories seek to manufacture consent to a preconceived - and hierarchical - political vision. Joanne H. Wright's Origin Stories in Political Thought examines Plato's Timaeus, Hobbes's story of the state of nature and the social contract, and early Second Wave feminist stories about the beginnings of patriarchal social relations. Using a historically sensitive, feminist methodology, Wright documents and deconstructs the tradition of telling origin stories in the larger history of political thought. Although individual tales have been assessed in current scholarship, the motif of the origin story itself has, until now, escaped systematic analysis. With meticulous research and convincing conclusions, Origin Stories in Political Thought makes a groundbreaking and valuable contribution to both feminist and political studies.


The Counter-Narratives of Radical Theology and Popular Music

The Counter-Narratives of Radical Theology and Popular Music

Author: M. Grimshaw

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-05-21

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 1137394110

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In this unique collection, theologians born and formed during the Cold War offer their insights and perspectives on theological relationships with such musical artists and groups as Joy Division, U2, Nick Cave, and John Coltrane. These essays demonstrate that one's personal music preferences can inform and influence professional interests.


Mary and Philip

Mary and Philip

Author: Alexander Samson

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Published: 2020-01-22

Total Pages: 469

ISBN-13: 1526142252

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The co-monarchy of Mary I and Philip II put England at the heart of early modern Europe. This positive reassessment of their joint reign counters a series of parochial, misogynist and anti-Catholic assumptions, correcting the many myths that have grown up around the marriage and explaining the reasons for its persistent marginalisation in the historiography of sixteenth-century England. Using new archival discoveries and original sources, the book argues for Mary as a great Catholic queen, while fleshing out Philip’s important contributions as king of England. It demonstrates the many positive achievements of this dynastic union in everything from culture, music and art to cartography, commerce and exploration. An important corrective for anyone interested in the history of Tudor England and Habsburg Spain.


Of Woman Born: Motherhood as Experience and Institution

Of Woman Born: Motherhood as Experience and Institution

Author: Adrienne Rich

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2021-04-27

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 039386734X

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The pathbreaking investigation into motherhood and womanhood from an influential and enduring feminist voice, now for a new generation. In Of Woman Born, originally published in 1976, influential poet and feminist Adrienne Rich examines the patriarchic systems and political institutions that define motherhood. Exploring her own experience—as a woman, a poet, a feminist, and a mother—she finds the act of mothering to be both determined by and distinct from the institution of motherhood as it is imposed on all women everywhere. A “powerful blend of research, theory, and self-reflection” (Sandra M. Gilbert, Paris Review), Of Woman Born revolutionized how women thought about motherhood and their own liberation. With a stirring new foreword from National Book Critics Circle Award–winning writer Eula Biss, the book resounds with as much wisdom and insight today as when it was first written.


The Heart's Eternal Desire

The Heart's Eternal Desire

Author: David Holly

Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Inc

Published: 2015-07-20

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 1626394210

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Seaton French and Dustin Marley strive to hold on to each other and preserve their bond of love against an array of terrifying enemies. Faced with devastating threats, Sea and Dusty struggle to unravel the conspiracy and expose the conspirators. While dire events unfold, shock and terror trigger Dusty’s personality shifts, and Sea must cope with his beloved’s multiple personalities. Dusty and Sea descend through dissociative psychological states as the conspiracies against them grow stranger and appear to make less and less sense. During their attempts to unravel the threads of the conspiracy, the lovers explore bizarre religions and secret societies that could have ominous consequences. In the end, Dusty and Sea discover the appalling source of their problems and learn that they must survive minute by minute in the grip of soul-shuddering conditions they are powerless to change while they seek redemption in the heart’s eternal desire.


The Empowered Masculinity

The Empowered Masculinity

Author: Conrad Riker

Publisher: Conrad Riker

Published: 101-01-01

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13:

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Fed up with today's social climate? Tired of watching your rights slip away? Discover how to reclaim your masculine identity and thrive in the face of female supremacy. Are you an intelligent, hard-working man struggling to make sense of today's society that seems hostile to your needs? Do you feel frustrated and confused by the ever-evolving rules of gender dynamics and manners? Are you tired of being demonized, withheld opportunities, and forced to walk on eggshells around sensitive feminist topics? 1. Uncover the truth about "shequality" and how it's eroding your rights as a man. 2. Learn the hidden machinations of the gynocentric world and how to navigate through them. 3. Discover the importance of embracing your masculine identity and the benefits it brings. 4. Gain insights into the root causes of feminism and its current manifestations. 5. Understand the manipulative tactics used by women and those who support them. 6. Learn how to assert your rights without being labeled a misogynist. 7. Unlock the power of male resilience and adaptability. 8. Empower yourself to be the confident, decisive man you're meant to be. Don't let society define your manhood. If you want to reclaim your masculine identity and thrive in today's gynocratic world, then buy this book today.