Author

Publication

2005 - Hodder Wayland, London, England

Language

English

Word Count

16,000 words, Guess

Page Count

64 pages

Identifiers

and 1 more

Classifications

  • DDC305.42

Description

This exploration of the topic of feminism, its history and its gradual impact on societies throughout the world looks at how a set of ideas can influence change in society. It also examines the effects that movements such as fascism and communism have had on feminism. It looks at the growth of the Women's Liberation Movement and at the focus of feminism today.

Description

Feminism means that women and girls should have equal human rights with men and boys, and equal roles and responsibilities in society. The past hundred years have seen the word 'feminism' enter the popular language and witnessed dramatic changes in the lives of women worldwide. Nevertheless it is still difficult to find societies where women and men are treated completely equally. This book looks at the history of feminism and communism have had on feminism. It looks at the growth of the Women's Liberation Movement and at the focus of feminism today.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Ideas of the modern world

Other Editions

  • FeminismHodder Wayland2005

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