Gender studies, gender groups

Johana Harris was a musical prodigy who began her education in her native Canada, then moved to New York at the age of 12.

Examining late twentieth-century autobiographical writing by Arab women novelists, poets, and artists, this essay collection explores the ways in which Arab women have portrayed and created their identities within differing social environments.

"e;Women entered the book trade in significant numbers in China during the late sixteenth century, when it became acceptable for women from "e;good families"e; to write poetry and seek to publish their collected poems.

Emancipation, a defining feature of twentieth-century China society, is explored in detail in this compelling study.

From Betty White to Toni Morrison, we're surrounded by examples of women working well past the traditional retirement age.

Whether you provide care for older people, or you are simply interested in ageing, this complete primer on the psychology of ageing explains the key issues clearly and concisely.

A brilliant, glittering intelligence Sunday TimesOn Women brings together Susan Sontag's most fearless and incisive writing on women, a crucial aspect of her work that has not until now received the attention it deservesWritten during the height of second-wave feminism, Sontag's essays remain strikingly relevant to our contemporary conversations.

Salt Journals is a compelling collection of essays by Tunisian women, sharing their personal experiences with dictatorship and oppression.

Salt Journals is a compelling collection of essays by Tunisian women, sharing their personal experiences with dictatorship and oppression.

Shortly before embarking on her attempt to circumnavigate the globe, Amelia Earhart confided to a friend, "e;I have a feeling there is just about one more good flight left in my system and I hope this trip around the world is it.

What do we mean when we talk about 'the body'?

Imelda Whelehan provides an overview of popular women's writing from the late 1960s to the present, looking at how key feminist texts such as The Women's Room, Kinflicks and Fear of Flying have influenced popular contemporary fiction such as Bridget Jones' Diary and Sex and the City.

When Ye Pei dreamed of Venice as a girl, she imagined a magical floating city of canals and gondola rides.

Violence against women is a pervasive problem in society and responding appropriately to those who experience it and those who perpetrate it is a constant challenge for social work, health and related professions today.

Between World War I and World War II, women flocked to Chicago's parks, playgrounds, and clubs, becoming enthusiastic participants, players, and fans of the games of the time.

Between World War I and World War II, women flocked to Chicago's parks, playgrounds, and clubs, becoming enthusiastic participants, players, and fans of the games of the time.

In June 1938, Superman made his debut in Action Comics #1, which also featured his romantic interest-and Clark Kent's journalistic rival-Lois Lane.

The awe-inspiring story of Hannah Senesh, a female paratrooper in World War II whose courage and sacrifice left an indelible mark on history.

In Women of Influence in Contemporary Music: Nine American Composers, Michael K.

Although in its infancy, the history of women in Wales and Scotland before and during the Reformation is now thriving.

Within the next decade, China could be home to more Christians than any country in the world.

For years critical theorists and Foucauldian biopolitical theorists have argued against the Aristotelian idea that life and politics inhabit two separate domains.

In the past two decades, feminist politics on prostitution has become more polarised and ideological.

Women have battled for a place in the male-dominated world of sports throughout the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, overturning obstacles and highlighting the changing position of women in societies around the world.

America's War for Independence dramatically affected the speed and nature of broader social, cultural, and political changes including those shaping the place and roles of women in society.

To this day, women face barriers in entering scientific professions, and in earlier eras the challenges were greater still.

In the past two decades, feminist politics on prostitution has become more polarised and ideological.

What would it mean to reorient the study of Haitian literature toward ethics rather than the themes of politics, engagement, disaster, or catastrophe?

Discussions surrounding the veil often run along essentialist and ahistorical lines, associating Islam with oppression, shame, and honor.

The well-documented gap between men's and women's earnings has aroused intense debate over the concept of comparable worth, that is, equal pay for work judged to be of equal value.

Skimpy Coverage explores Sports Illustrated's treatment of female athletes since the iconic magazine's founding in 1954.

When Ye Pei dreamed of Venice as a girl, she imagined a magical floating city of canals and gondola rides.

The increasing numbers of LGBT teenagers who choose to live their lives as "e;out"e; youth face unique issues within their schools, families, and communities.

Following the 2011 wave of revolutions and protests in North Africa and the Middle East, new discussions of individual freedoms emerged in the Moroccan public sphere and human rights discourse.

This groundbreaking three-volume reference traces the roots and development of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights and issues in the United States from the pre-colonial period to the present day.

Leadership is not easily defined because it is rooted in human qualities and characteristics.

While American literary history has long acknowledged the profound influence of journalism on canonical male writers, Sari Edelstein argues that American women writers were also influenced by a dynamic relationship with the mainstream press.

Shortly before embarking on her attempt to circumnavigate the globe, Amelia Earhart confided to a friend, "e;I have a feeling there is just about one more good flight left in my system and I hope this trip around the world is it.

In Patriots, Prostitutes, and Spies, John M.

The well-documented gap between men's and women's earnings has aroused intense debate over the concept of comparable worth, that is, equal pay for work judged to be of equal value.

Hard-headed evidence on why the returns from investing in girls are so high that no nation or family can afford not to educate their girls.

Meet Kit - a 12 year old undergoing medical transition - as he talks about gender and the different ways it can be explored.

Aiding discussion of gender diversity and sexuality with very young children, this practical guide helps practitioners explore these themes in early years settings.

Written by two specialist speech and language therapists, this book explains how voice and communication therapy can help transgender and non-binary people to find their authentic voice.

In a land faraway, there is a village where nobody likes to mix with anyone who is different from them.

'The book we all need for this moment in time.

There is currently a lack of information available regarding the specific needs of young transgender men, and the barriers that they face.

Leadership is not easily defined because it is rooted in human qualities and characteristics.

This accessible text on social research methodology teaches students of sociology and related disciplines how standard methods can be adapted toward critical ends.

Betty Bumpers: Champion of Childhood Immunization and Peace explores the significance of Bumpers' work, situating her story within the context of the history and society of the late twentieth century.