The History of U.S. Feminism
A History of U.S. Feminisms examines the first, second, and third waves of feminism, and includes a review of the major events and figures in the feminist movement from the nineteenth century through today. Starting with the motivations of nineteenth-century activists and ending with the feminist divide that exists today between young feminists and their foremothers, this text will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the history of feminism in the United States.
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The History of U.S. Feminism is an introductory text designed to be used as supplementary material for first-year women’s studies students or as a brush-up text for more advanced students. Covering the first, second, and third waves of feminism, The History of U.S. Feminism provides historical context of all the major events and players since the late nineteenth century through today. The chapters cover first-wave feminism, a period of feminist activity during the nineteenth and early twentieth century which focused primarily on gaining women's suffrage; second-wave feminism, which started in the ’60s and lasted through the ’80s and is best understood as emphasizing the connection between the personal and the political; and third-wave feminism, which started in the early ’90s and arose in part from a backlash against the movements propagated by the second wave.
Ch. 1 Feminism's Legacy 1Ch. 2 First Wave Feminism: Fighting for the Vote 21Ch. 3 Second Wave Feminism: Seeking Liberation and Equality 57Ch. 4 Third Wave Feminism: Embracing Contradiction 103Ch. 5 Knowing Our History, Changing Our Future 137Reader's Guide 151Further Reading and Resources 154Sources 161Index 165
