Women & Gender

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Putting Feminism Back on its Feet

Putting Feminism Back on its Feet

1984

From: Revolution at Point Zero

The essays in part 1 of the book explore the theoretical foundations of the politicization of housework. These essays explore the wages against housework movement, the transactional nature of … 9 $0.90 Add
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Reproduction and Feminist Struggle in the New International Division of Labour

Reproduction and Feminist Struggle in the New International Division of Labour

1999

From: Revolution at Point Zero

The essays in part 2 of the book explore the patriarchal foundations that the global economy is built on. The essays in this section cover topics including the International Women’s … 11 $1.10 Add
Revolution at Point Zero

Revolution at Point Zero

Housework, Reproduction, and Feminist Struggle

Written between 1974 and 2012, Revolution at Point Zero collects forty years of research and theorizing on the nature of housework, social reproduction, and women’s struggles on this … 265 View
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Alexa!
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Running From Hounds

From: Alexa!

The budding of Alexa’s political career, the chapter explores her flirtation with the Liberal Party and her commitment to civic service and progress in Halifax, all while dancing ever … 38 $3.80 Add
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Serendipity: happy surprise

Serendipity: happy surprise

PART 1: DEVELOPING THE NERVE TO LEAD

From: Nerve

The authors talk about the serendipity of impactful relationships and moments. They remember their mentors, sponsors and the lessons they have learned throughout their life and career. ; 14 $1.40 Add
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Social Media
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Social Media

Part 4. Getting Your Story Out

From: Women Winning Office

In Social Media Nash explores how social media has revolutionized political engagement in recent years. The chapter explores how social media can be used in campaigning, as effective Social Media … 10 $1.00 Add
Stolen Motherhood

Stolen Motherhood

Surrogacy and Made-to-Order Children

Neither marginal nor secret, contracting surrogate mothers is growing rapidly and is regarded as socially progressive. Yet the “process” is vitiated from the get go, i.e., … 194 View
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Super-aging: the joys of old age

Super-aging: the joys of old age

PART 3 LIFE AFTER LEADING: THE NERVE TO REDEFINE YOURSELF

From: Nerve

This chapter reflects on the authors retirements, and how they have aged as women. Their reflections include finding joy in life, their spirituality, and health. ; 18 $1.80 Add
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Surrogacy's Emergence, Development, and International Expansion

Surrogacy’s Emergence, Development, and International Expansion

From: Stolen Motherhood

The author begins by examining the social, cultural, and economic factors that underpin surrogacy, claiming that it is essential to examine it in today’s context while identifying the … 32 $3.20 Add
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Taking Care of Yourself
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Taking Care of Yourself

Part 5. Campaigning

From: Women Winning Office

In Taking Care of Yourself Nash stresses the importance of work life balance in the life of a politician. In this chapter Nash explores the realities of day-to-day political life, ways to help … 6 $0.60 Add
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The Child at the Heart of Surrogacy

The Child at the Heart of Surrogacy

From: Stolen Motherhood

This chapter focuses on the children at the "heart" of surrogacy, highlighting these children’s wellbeing, future, and all other considerations, which the author argues are … 23 $2.30 Add
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The Dad Shift

The Dad Shift

The Gender Equality Advantage of Fatherhood

From: The Time Has Come

In the fifth chapter, Kaufman discusses the advantages of the Gender Equality Revolution can have when it comes to parenting. Arguing that despite having largely transformed the notion of … 45 $5.40 Add
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The Day After
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The Day After

Part 6. The Election

From: Women Winning Office

In The Day After Nash discusses what happens after the election, which can sometimes be as gruelling as the campaign itself. The chapter discusses what happens after with the media, the signs, … 5 $0.50 Add
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The Dictionary of Homophobia: L

The Dictionary of Homophobia: L

Publisher's note, Preface to the Original Edition, Editor's Preface To the English-Language Edition, Introduction, The Anti-Anthology, Table of Entries, Contributors

From: The Dictionary of Homophobia

Latin America (Luiz Mott); Law. See European Law; Leduc, Violette (Anne-Claire Rebreyend); Lesbophobia (Raymonde Gérard); Literature (Louis-Georges Tin); Lobby (Caroline Fourest) ; 38 $1.14 Add
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The Dictionary of Homophobia: N, O

The Dictionary of Homophobia: N, O

Publisher's note, Preface to the Original Edition, Editor's Preface To the English-Language Edition, Introduction, The Anti-Anthology, Table of Entries, Contributors

From: The Dictionary of Homophobia

Nature. See Against Nature; North America (Pierre-Olivier de Busscher); Oceania (David Plummer); Orthodoxy (Christian) (Nicolas Plagne); Otherness (Pierre Zaoui); Outing (Christophe Broqua) ; 39 $1.17 Add
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The education of a female leader

The education of a female leader

PART 1: DEVELOPING THE NERVE TO LEAD

From: Nerve

The authors discuss educational opportunities for women and their own early memories of learning and education. ; 17 $1.70 Add