Download or read book Revolutionary Mothers written by Carol Berkin and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A groundbreaking history of the American Revolution that “vividly recounts Colonial women’s struggles for independence—for their nation and, sometimes, for themselves.... [Her] lively book reclaims a vital part of our political legacy" (Los Angeles Times Book Review). The American Revolution was a home-front war that brought scarcity, bloodshed, and danger into the life of every American. In this book, Carol Berkin shows us how women played a vital role throughout the conflict. The women of the Revolution were most active at home, organizing boycotts of British goods, raising funds for the fledgling nation, and managing the family business while struggling to maintain a modicum of normalcy as husbands, brothers and fathers died. Yet Berkin also reveals that it was not just the men who fought on the front lines, as in the story of Margaret Corbin, who was crippled for life when she took her husband’s place beside a cannon at Fort Monmouth. This incisive and comprehensive history illuminates a fascinating and unknown side of the struggle for American independence.
Download or read book Female Independence written by Danny Gee Goju and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2024-03-26 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will help women avoid the pitfalls that can make her life hell; but more importantly, it will put her into a frame of mind that will allow her to enjoy life and never be taken for granted, used and abused. Women are being mentally coerced, emotionally abused, physically attacked, sexually assaulted and financially deceived; and not much is being done to crush the cancer, until it is too late, after the event. It is imperative she takes full-responsibility for her own protection and not expect anyone to do it for her. Having a high-flying job and earning lots of money will not make you independent, if you cannot be yourself how, where and when you want to, because you are afraid of upsetting a coercive boss, work colleague, husband, partner, child or ‘friend’. If someone arranges for your house to be burgled; harms your children; targets your cash; spreads a vicious rumour against you; denigrates you in public; causes you to lose your job; insults your religion, ethnic origin or sexual proclivity; then he/she would have beaten you...without touching you! You cannot be independent if you are forced to worry about any of these obstacles.
Download or read book Changes of Heart written by Liz Heron and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through an unusual combination of interviews with women, imaginatively reworked fragments of the author's own experience, and her personal reflections on some enduring female dilemmas, Changes of Heart takes an original and thought-provoking look at lives of women today. Liz Heron explores some of the ways in which relationships between women and men have been touched by the changes of the last two decades, at the same time grounding her observations in the context of the cultural expectations and stubborn social realities that continue to shape our self-perceptions.-4e de couv.
Download or read book How To Conquer Female Independence written by MAX EDITORIAL and published by Max Editorial. This book was released on 2023-07-10 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a woman yearning to break free from the constraints of societal expectations? Do you desire to take control of your life and forge your own path to success and fulfillment? Look no further than "How to Conquer Female Independence," a revolutionary guidebook that will empower and inspire you to embrace your true potential. In this groundbreaking book, you will embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, guided by the collective wisdom of generations of fierce and independent women. Drawing on a wealth of empowering stories, practical advice, and insightful exercises, this comprehensive manual offers a roadmap to help you navigate the challenges and triumphs that come with seeking true independence. Unraveling the complex web of societal norms, "How to Conquer Female Independence" provides you with the tools to overcome self-doubt, smash through gender barriers, and shatter the glass ceiling that has held you back for far too long. Delving into areas such as career, relationships, personal growth, and self-care, this book equips you with the knowledge and confidence needed to reclaim your power and rewrite your narrative. Discover how to cultivate unshakeable self-belief, develop a resilient mindset, and cultivate the skills necessary to thrive in a world that often undermines the potential of women. Uncover the secrets of negotiation, assertiveness, and effective communication, empowering you to command respect in all aspects of your life. Break free from the limiting beliefs that have been imposed upon you and forge a new path filled with opportunities, success, and happiness. But "How to Conquer Female Independence" is more than just a guide to personal empowerment—it is a rallying cry for a collective movement towards gender equality and women's liberation. As you embark on your journey to conquer independence, you will become part of a network of empowered women who are rewriting the rules and challenging the status quo. This book is a call to action, a roadmap to a future where women stand side by side, equal partners in every realm of life. It is an invitation to embrace your uniqueness, harness your strengths, and create a world where every woman can pursue her dreams without limitations. If you are ready to step into your power, break free from societal constraints, and embrace a life of freedom, then "How to Conquer Female Independence" is your guidebook. This is the book that will inspire, motivate, and equip you with the tools you need to conquer your fears, unleash your inner power, and create a life of limitless possibilities.
Download or read book How to conquer female independence written by Max Editorial and published by Editora Bibliomundi. This book was released on 2023-02-17 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This book is a true key to female independence. It offers practical advice and strategies for women who want to achieve financial and emotional freedom. With a honest and direct approach, the author shares his own journey to independence and teaches how readers can follow their own steps to achieve personal and professional fulfillment. With this book, women will learn to overcome the social and mental barriers that prevent them from achieving their dreams, and will feel the strength and courage to achieve the independence they deserve. '
Download or read book Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism written by Kristen R. Ghodsee and published by Bold Type Books. This book was released on 2018-11-20 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A spirited, deeply researched exploration of why capitalism is bad for women and how, when done right, socialism leads to economic independence, better labor conditions, better work-life balance and, yes, even better sex. In a witty, irreverent op-ed piece that went viral, Kristen Ghodsee argued that women had better sex under socialism. The response was tremendous — clearly she articulated something many women had sensed for years: the problem is with capitalism, not with us. Ghodsee, an acclaimed ethnographer and professor of Russian and East European Studies, spent years researching what happened to women in countries that transitioned from state socialism to capitalism. She argues here that unregulated capitalism disproportionately harms women, and that we should learn from the past. By rejecting the bad and salvaging the good, we can adapt some socialist ideas to the 21st century and improve our lives. She tackles all aspects of a woman's life - work, parenting, sex and relationships, citizenship, and leadership. In a chapter called "Women: Like Men, But Cheaper," she talks about women in the workplace, discussing everything from the wage gap to harassment and discrimination. In "What To Expect When You're Expecting Exploitation," she addresses motherhood and how "having it all" is impossible under capitalism. Women are standing up for themselves like never before, from the increase in the number of women running for office to the women's march to the long-overdue public outcry against sexual harassment. Interest in socialism is also on the rise -- whether it's the popularity of Bernie Sanders or the skyrocketing membership numbers of the Democratic Socialists of America. It's become increasingly clear to women that capitalism isn't working for us, and Ghodsee is the informed, lively guide who can show us the way forward.
Download or read book All the Single Ladies written by Rebecca Traister and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Today, only twenty percent of Americans are wed by age twenty-nine, compared to nearly sixty percent in 1960. The Population Reference Bureau calls it a 'dramatic reversal.' [This book presents a] portrait of contemporary American life and how we got here, through the lens of the single American woman, covering class, race, [and] sexual orientation, and filled with ... anecdotes from ... contemporary and historical figures"--
Download or read book Declarations of Independence written by Joanne Brown and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Female empowerment--especially among girls--is one of the most significant issues to come out of the 90's, and one that will continue to play a significant role in the new millennium. But how do we define empowerment? And more importantly, how do we identify its characteristics within literature? With problems like teenage eating disorders and pregnancy still very much at the core of American society, it is no surprise that a book as important as Declarations of Independence is the latest addition to Scarecrow Press's Studies in Young Adult Literature. Authors Brown and St. Clair use their collective expertise to uncover and trace the development of the young female protagonist from the role of submissive fairy-tale maiden to the spunkier more independent girls who now appear with increasing frequency in young adult literature. This next generation of heroines is the model with which today's readers can readily identify and who the authors believe, become agents of social change for young women. Through careful research that draws on recent scholarship about female adolescent development, situates this shift to stronger female protagonists within a larger cultural context. The empowered girls of this title are defined through close reading of a variety of stories and genres in which they appear-historical and multicultural fiction, social realism, romance and adventure, fantasy, and memoir--with emphasis on books published after 1990. The result is a collection of essays on literature about adolescent girls who have real feelings, passions, and sometimes, rebellious attitudes, and who act upon those feelings, passions, and attitudes to take control of their lives--unlike most of their predecessors, whose fulfillment lay mainly in achieving beauty and suitors. With an annotated list of titles for suggested reading following each chapter Declarations of Independence is the ideal resource for middle and high school teachers, for school and public librarians, a
Download or read book Independent Women written by Claire Perkins and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-06-07 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Independent Women: From Film to Television explores the significance for feminism of the increasing representation of women on and behind the screen in television contexts around the world. "Independent" has functioned throughout film and television history as an important euphemism for "feminist". This volume investigates how this connection plays out in a contemporary environment that popular feminist discourse is constructing as a golden age of television for women. The original essays in the volume offer insights into how post-network television is being valued as a new site of independent production for women. They also examine how these connotations of creative control influence perceptions of both female creators and their content as feminist. Together, they provide a compelling perspective on the feminist consequences of how independence and "indie" have intensified as cultural sensibilities that coincide and engage with the digital transformation of television during the first decades of the 21st century. The chapters in this book were originally published in a special issue of Feminist Media Studies.
Download or read book The Feminine Mystique written by Betty Friedan and published by Penguin Classics. This book was released on 2010 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Betty Friedan produced The Feminine Mystique in 1963, she could not have realized how the discovery and debate of her contemporaries' general malaise would shake up society. Victims of a false belief system, these women were following strict social convention by loyally conforming to the pretty image of the magazines, and found themselves forced to seek meaning in their lives only through a family and a home. Friedan's controversial book about these women - and every woman - would ultimately set Second Wave feminism in motion and begin the battle for equality. This groundbreaking and life-changing work remains just as powerful, important and true as it was forty-five years ago, and is essential reading both as a historical document and as a study of women living in a man's world. 'One of the most influential nonfiction books of the twentieth century.' New York Times 'Feminism ...... began with the work of a single person: Friedan.' Nicholas Lemann With a new Introduction by Lionel Shriver
Download or read book First Lady of Letters written by Sheila L. Skemp and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2011-08-24 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Judith Sargent Murray (1751-1820), poet, essayist, playwright, and one of the most thoroughgoing advocates of women's rights in early America, was as well known in her own day as Abigail Adams or Martha Washington. Her name, though, has virtually disappeared from the public consciousness. Thanks to the recent discovery of Murray's papers—including some 2,500 personal letters—historian Sheila L. Skemp has documented the compelling story of this talented and most unusual eighteenth-century woman. Born in Gloucester, Massachussetts, Murray moved to Boston in 1793 with her second husband, Universalist minister John Murray. There she became part of the city's literary scene. Two of her plays were performed at Federal Street Theater, making her the first American woman to have a play produced in Boston. There as well she wrote and published her magnum opus, The Gleaner, a three-volume "miscellany" that included poems, essays, and the novel-like story "Margaretta." After 1800, Murray's output diminished and her hopes for literary renown faded. Suffering from the backlash against women's rights that had begun to permeate American society, struggling with economic difficulties, and concerned about providing the best possible education for her daughter, she devoted little time to writing. But while her efforts diminished, they never ceased. Murray was determined to transcend the boundaries that limited women of her era and worked tirelessly to have women granted the same right to the "pursuit of happiness" immortalized in the Declaration of Independence. She questioned the meaning of gender itself, emphasizing the human qualities men and women shared, arguing that the apparent distinctions were the consequence of nurture, not nature. Although she was disappointed in the results of her efforts, Murray nevertheless left a rich intellectual and literary legacy, in which she challenged the new nation to fulfill its promise of equality to all citizens.
Download or read book Independence Ring written by Liz Lewinson and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-12-19 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about freedom from limiting ideas of women and men.Women exemplify power. Over the past millennia, the power of women has been suppressed. When you wish to subjugate a people, you have to convince them of their own inherent weakness. If they believe that they are weak, they will not rebel. If they believe that they are strong and capable, they will rebel.The root cause of gender inequality is confusion about who holds the power card. Independence Ring: Rock the Female Revolution asserts the right of girls and women everywhere to reclaim their vast innate power.
Download or read book Independent Women written by Debra Sands Miller and published by Wildcat Canyon. This book was released on 1998 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Independent Women" explores new, positive models for achieving independence within the context of relationship, work, and family. The book profiles women whose unwillingness to be boxed in or limited by preconceived notions of women's roles or potentials offers inspiration to the many women grappling with this problem.
Download or read book She Proclaims written by Jennifer Palmieri and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2020-07-21 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take action and shatter the glass ceiling with this empowering and optimistic feminist guide from the #1 New York Timesbestselling author of Dear Madam President. In an era marked by a frustrating sense of stagnation for women, Jennifer Palmieri has found a way to move beyond the bounds of patriarchy. Building on the lessons shared in Dear Madam President, Palmieri argues that women have gone as far as they can in a world made for men, and it is time to break from it. She Proclaims declares what most women know in their souls but have yet to say out loud-that they deserve something better than a life where men hold a vast majority of power and women continue to be undervalued. It is a manifesto for the second century of feminism that no longer chases a man's elusive path but proclaims the value, ambition, and emotion women have had all along to change their world by changing how they engage in it. This book celebrates the accomplishments and history of the women's movement, and through personal reflections and stories of other inspirational female leaders, Jennifer shares concrete advice and insights she's learned from her journey out of a man's world that will inspire you to boldly chart your own course in life.
Download or read book Economic Independence for Women written by Jane Roberts Chapman and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1976-02 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Monograph of interdisciplinary research on major social policy issues relating to discrimination against women in the USA - analyses trends in labour force participation, wages, working conditions, attitudes, welfare, trade unionization, etc. Denoting the economic implications of unequal opportunity.
Download or read book The Scarlet Letter written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and published by . This book was released on 1851 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Revolutionary Prudence Wright written by Beth Anderson and published by Astra Publishing House. This book was released on 2022-02-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the first-ever picture book about female Revolutionary War activist Prudence Wright, who rallied the first and only group of "minute women" to fight the British, changing history in the process. Prudence Wright had a spark of independence. Annoyed when the British king held back freedoms in colonial Massachusetts, feisty and fearless Prudence had enough. She said no! to British goods, determined to rely on her resourcefulness and ingenuity to get by. And when British troops continued to threaten the lives of her family and community, she assembled and led the "minute women" of Pepperell to break free of tradition. This untold story of a courageous and brave woman from the Revolutionary War continues to inspire today.
