Unequal Sisters
A Revolutionary Reader in U.S. Women’s History
Vicki L Ruiz editor Judy Tzu-Chun Wu editor Stephanie Narrow editor Kim Cary Warren editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:28th Aug '23
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
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- Paperback£43.99(9780367514723)
This essential resource, Unequal Sisters, offers a comprehensive view of women's history, integrating diverse experiences and contemporary issues.
The book Unequal Sisters has established itself as a cherished resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of women's history in the United States. Since its initial publication in 1990, it has played a pivotal role in transforming the field by adopting a broad multicultural perspective. This approach emphasizes the importance of feminist viewpoints on race, ethnicity, region, and sexuality, covering historical narratives from the colonial era to contemporary times.
Now in its fifth edition, Unequal Sisters expands its scope to include an even wider array of women's experiences. The latest edition delves into the connections between historical events and present-day issues, focusing on critical topics such as queerness, transgender identity, and disability. It also addresses significant contemporary concerns, including the rise of the carceral state and the bureaucratization and militarization of migration, along with enhanced representation of Indigenous and Pacific Islander women.
The structure of Unequal Sisters is organized around thematic clusters that explore various aspects of women's history, including methodological approaches, bodies and sexuality, and agency and activism. This classic text has been refined through educator feedback, ensuring it remains accessible and relevant for students and scholars interested in women's history, gender studies, and the intersections of race and ethnicity.
"A panoply of intricate histories, the fifth edition of Unequal Sisters presents women in dynamic movement: forging networks, engaging in political struggle, and challenging boundaries. Showcasing new directions in feminist thought, this vital reader brings the past into illuminating conversations with the present."
Valerie Matsumoto, Professor and George and Sakaye Aratani Chair on the Japanese American Incarceration, Redress and Community, UCLA
"With new essays, the fifth edition of Unequal Sisters is perhaps the strongest yet in terms of depth, breadth, and diversity of analysis. It is an exciting, vital mix of now-classic statements and cutting-edge work that brilliantly illuminates the complexities of ethnicity, race, class, region, gender, and sexuality. The anthology is undoubtedly among the very best in the field."
Michele Mitchell, author of Righteous Propagation: African Americans and the Politics of Racial Destiny after Reconstruction
"Grounded in the exploration of gender, race, class, and generational differences, this new edition of Unequal Sisters proves, yet again, that the field of Women’s History continues to be at the forefront of our collective desire to understand the ways that women's complex pasts remain deeply relevant for all those who struggle for equality and a just society today. Without a doubt, this book is essential reading for all!"
Suzanne Oboler, author of Latinos and Citizenship: The Dilemma of Belonging
"This new collection remains true to the original reader's foundation as a resource for understanding U.S. women's history and its complexities. In its coverage of women of color and additional diverse ways of being, it showcases an ever-wider range of women's experiences and agency from the past to the present. Attention to new concepts, topics and less known groups of women make it an indispensable tool for advancing an inclusive women’s history."
Shirley Hune, author and co-editor of Our Voices, Our Histories: Asian American and Pacific Islander Women
ISBN: 9780367514730
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 1330g
612 pages
5th edition