Publisher's Synopsis
#Fierce Feminism: Women in the Twenty-First Century, An Interdisciplinary Approach presents an inclusive review of ideas, concepts, and themes of traditional women's studies with the intersection of women's contributions to classic Western humanities in accessible, down-to-earth language.Readers gain essential knowledge of the history and the meaning of feminism by highlighting the roles of African Americans, Latinas, Asian/ Pacific Islanders, Muslims, Native Americans, disabled, immigrants, the so-called older women (over 40 years old), and others often underrepresented in women's studies texts. Robyn McGee's #Fierce Feminism: Women in the Twenty-First Century, An Interdisciplinary Approach:Goes beyond ""white feminism"" defined as the focus on the struggles and achievements of white women, while ignoring those of women of color to underscore commonalities for all women, such as mental and physical health and well-being, financial and career advancement, and the changing twenty-first century configurations of womanhood and family life. Includes readings, Key Terms, Critical Thinking Discussion Questions, Sample Test question, and On the Beat exercises, which encourages activism and real-life experience. Presents work by feminist artists in the humanities. Recognizes the lives and accomplishments of black women throughout time from the continent of Africa, through the Caribbean diaspora and the United States.Analyzes the representation of women in the American media.Assesses historical changes in American institutions, including the family, economy, politics, education, and religion as they relate to the role and status of women.Discusses the future of feminism and the women's movement in the United States.
