Women: Images & Realities, A Multicultural Anthology
- ISBN-10
- 0073127647
- ISBN-13
- 9780073127644
- Series
- Women
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 688
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006-11-02
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
- Authors
- Amy Kesselman, Lily D McNair, Nancy Schniedewind
Description
This best-selling anthology is a unique introduction to feminism and women’s studies. It presents a multidisciplinary collection of academic essays and analyses, personal narratives, and fiction and poetry about women’s lives. The selections illustrate the variety of women’s experiences, primarily in the United States, considering both commonalities and differences among women and appreciating women’s diverse approaches to living and fostering change.
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