Burgess Library: Belonging: Women and Gender

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The Feminist Revolution by Bonnie J. Morris
Call Number: HQ1121 .M867 2018

ISBN: 9781588346124

Publication Date: 2018

The Feminist Revolution offers a concise overview of the history of feminist movements, primarily in the United States. It chronicles the key waves of feminism, from the suffrage movement to contemporary activism, highlighting the diverse issues, figures, and ideologies that have shaped the fight for gender equality. The book provides a broad understanding of the evolution of feminist thought and its ongoing impact on society.
Invisible Veterans by Kate Hendricks Thomas
Call Number: UB357 .I585 2019

ISBN: 9781440866425

Publication Date: 2019

Spotlights the challenges faced by our increasing cadre of military women when their service ends and they become civilians. Combining research with narrative, this book exposes common threads of lived experience and reviews the latest data on military women and their healthy reintegration into civilian society.
Women and the Egyptian Revolution by Nermin Allam
Call Number: DT107.87 .A45 2018

ISBN: 1108434436

Publication Date: 2017

In Women and the Egyptian Revolution, Nermin Allam tells the story of the 2011 uprising from the perspective of the women who participated, based on extensive interviews with female protestors and activists. The book offers an oral history of women's engagement in this important historical juncture; it situates women's experience within the socio-economic flows, political trajectories, and historical contours of Egypt.
A Girl Stands at the Door by Rachel Devlin
Call Number: LC212.52 .D48 2018

ISBN: 9781541697331

Publication Date: 2018

In the late 1940s, parents began to file desegregation lawsuits with their daughters, forcing Thurgood Marshall and other civil rights lawyers to take up the issue and bring it to the Supreme Court. After the Brown v. Board of Education ruling, girls far outnumbered boys in volunteering to desegregate formerly all-white schools. In A Girl Stands at the Door, historian Rachel Devlin tells the remarkable stories of these desegregation pioneers. She also explains why black girls were seen, and saw themselves, as responsible for the difficult work of reaching across the color line in public schools. Highlighting the extraordinary bravery of young black women, this bold revisionist account illuminates today's ongoing struggles for equality.
Invisible by Michele Lent Hirsch
Call Number: RA418.3.U6 H57 2018

ISBN: 9780807023952

Publication Date: 2018

Michele Lent Hirsch's Invisible explores the often-overlooked experiences of women living with chronic illnesses and pain. Through personal narratives and insightful analysis, the book sheds light on the challenges of diagnosis, the struggle for validation, and the ways in which these invisible conditions impact women's lives, relationships, and sense of self. Hirsch advocates for greater understanding and support for those whose suffering is not always apparent.
Why Gender Matters, Second Edition by Leonard Sax
Call Number: HQ1075 .S28 2017

ISBN: 9780451497772

Publication Date: 2017

Eleven years ago, Why Gender Matters broke ground in illuminating the differences between boys and girls--how they perceive the world differently, how they learn differently, how they process emotions and take risks differently. Dr. Sax argued that in failing to recognize these hardwired differences between boys and girls, we ended up reinforcing damaging stereotypes, medicalizing normal behavior (see: the rising rates of ADHD diagnosis), and failing to support kids to reach their full potential. In the intervening decade, the world has changed drastically, with an avalanche of new research which supports, deepens, and expands Dr. Sax's work. This revised and updated edition includes new findings about how boys and girls interact differently with social media and video games; a completely new discussion of research on gender non-conforming, LGB, and transgender kids, new findings about how girls and boys see differently, hear differently, and even smell differently; and new material about the medicalization of bad behavior.
Is Gender Fluid? by Sally Hines
Call Number: HQ1075 .H56 2018

ISBN: 0500293686

Publication Date: 2018

When we are born, we are each assigned a gender based on our physical anatomy. But why is it that some people experience such dissonance between their biological sex and their inner identity? Is gender something we are or something we do? Is our expression of gender inborn or does it develop as we grow? Are the traditional binary male and female gender roles relevant in an increasingly fluid and flexible world? This intelligent, stimulating volume assesses the connections between gender, psychology, culture and sexuality, and reveals how individual and social attitudes have evolved over the centuries.

Gender, Media, and Organization : Challenging Mis(s)Representations of Women Leaders and Managers by Carole Elliott
ISBN: 9781681235349

Publication Date: 2016

Gender, Media, and Organization examines how media often misrepresents women leaders and managers, reinforcing gender stereotypes within organizations. The authors analyze these misrepresentations and their impact on women's career progression and perceptions of leadership, challenging limiting narratives and advocating for more accurate portrayals.
Women Politicking Politely : Advancing Feminism in the 1960s And 1970s by Kimberly Wilmot Voss
ISBN: 9781498522304

Publication Date: 2017

This book includes the relatively unknown stories of six important women who laid the foundation for improving women's equality in the U.S. While they largely worked behind the scenes, they made a significant impact. his book documents the stories of women who organized to help gain employment for other women and also worked to raise the stature of homemakers. These particular women were chosen because of their interactions with each other as they rallied around a common cause and because their names were overshadowed by other women's liberation leaders.
Exploring Language Aggression Against Women by Patricia Bou-Franch (Editor)
ISBN: 9789027266859

Publication Date: 2016

Patricia Bou-Franch's Exploring Language Aggression against Women delves into the various ways language is used to demean, control, and harm women. The book analyzes different forms of verbal aggression, from subtle microaggressions to overt threats and insults, examining their social and psychological impact. Bou-Franch highlights how language can perpetuate gender inequality and contribute to a hostile environment for women in various contexts.
Made to Lead by Nicole Massie Martin
ISBN: 9780827223691

Publication Date: 2016

Jesus affirmed women as leaders-many contend Mary Magdalene was the first female minister. Yet women in ministry face challenges and obstacles, both from churches and from their own self-doubts. Both men and women miss out when women don't lead. Made to Lead empowers you to live out your calling boldly and confidently. Draw closer to God with relevant biblical examples and heart-felt prayers. Break down stereotypes of women in leadership. And create your own successful reality in which you are a key part of God's holy community.
Normed Children by Erik Schneider (Editor)
ISBN: 9783839430200

Publication Date: 2018

The texts show that the traditional assumption of a dualistic, bipolar normativity of sex and gender leads to children being taught gender-typical behavior. The contributions in this volume explore the reasons for these practices and open the debate on the divergence between the prevailing norms and the plurality of different life plans. In addition, the book helps to disengage the topic of sex and gender from a hitherto narrowly circumscribed context of sexual orientation. The contributions point the way towards a culture of respect and mutual acceptance and show new methodological as well as theoretical approaches, e.g. by introducing the figure of the continuum, so that, in future research projects, more than just the two sexes and genders of female and male might be considered as a new normality.
The Politics of Gender by Adrienne Trier-Bieniek
ISBN: 9789004381711

Publication Date: 2018

Adrienne Trier-Bieniek's The Politics of Gender provides an overview of how gender operates within political systems and societal structures. The book examines how gender influences political participation, representation, and policy-making, as well as how political ideologies shape understandings of gender and sexuality. Trier-Bieniek explores various feminist perspectives and analyzes the ongoing struggles for gender equality in the political sphere.
Gender and Contemporary Horror in Film by Samantha Holland (Editor)
ISBN: 9781787698970

Publication Date: 2019

Samantha Holland's Gender and Contemporary Horror in Film analyzes how gender roles and identities are portrayed and challenged within modern horror cinema. The book explores how female characters are depicted, often moving beyond traditional victim tropes, and examines how horror films engage with contemporary anxieties about gender, sexuality, and power dynamics. Holland investigates how the genre reflects and sometimes subverts societal norms related to masculinity and femininity.
Gender Equity and Equality by Rachael Moore (Editor)
ISBN: 9781779561060

Publication Date: 2024

This book discusses the legal foundations of gender equality and equity, which not only protect rights but also provide mechanisms to address gender-based discrimination. It emphasizes the vital role of women in leadership and recognizes both their contributions and challenges. The book addresses factors influencing gender differences and advocates for social protection. This book offers essential a deep understanding of gender equality and equity, empowering individuals to contribute meaningfully to a more just and inclusive society.

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American Women: A Guide to Women's History Resources at the Library of Congress
The Library's unique and diverse collections are rich with resources for the study of women's history. This research guide gathers together a collection of topical guides and essays that tell the stories of women in America.
CLAGS
The Center for LGBTQ Studies provides intellectual leadership in addressing issues that affect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals and other sexual and gender minorities.
Feminist
Whether you're a student who stumbles upon our site while researching a term paper, a veteran feminist who proudly identifies with the "f-word," or someone curious about the vast ways that women's issues intersect with every other part of life, we welcome you and hope you find great value from visiting Feminist.com
Feminist Majority Foundation
he Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF) was created to develop bold, new strategies and programs to advance women's equality, non-violence, economic development, and, most importantly, empowerment of women and girls in all sectors of society. All programs of the FMF endeavor to include a global perspective and activities to promote leadership development, especially among young women. Along with reproductive rights and access to reproductive technology, the FMF's programs have focused on the empowerment of women in law, business, medicine, academia, sports, and the Internet.
Institute for Women's Policy Research
The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) is a public policy research organization dedicated to informing and stimulating the debate on public policy issues of critical importance to women and their families. IWPR focuses on issues of poverty and welfare, employment and earnings, work and family issues, the economic and social aspects of health care and domestic violence, and women's civic and political participation.
The Clayman Institute for Gender Research
The Clayman Institute for Gender Research began in 1974 as the first of its kind and remains at the cutting edge of gender research. The Institute empowers students and scholars in three key ways. We conduct and invest in intersectional gender research; mentor students through fellowships and internships; and inspire, translate, and amplify gender scholarship.