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"An enjoyable read." (Rosie Blau, FT Magazine )
Rosie Blau, FT Magazine
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Some of the first European women to speak out for themselves, and for their sex, did so within a religious framework, and in religious terms. Read the first page
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am a 28 year old mancunian man and i read this book when i was bored one day. I enjoyed it very much and it made me look at feminism with different eyes. I was particularly impressed with how Margaret Walters went right back into history to trace feminism's beginnings and progress up to the present day. The book remained vital and interesting at all times and never veered into dense academic waffle like some of the Very Short Introductions can. Added to that, i really enjoyed Walter's writing style - a key aspect i feel in making these short introductions attractive to the general reader.
A great read for anyone of any gender.
A great read for anyone of any gender.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Very Short Introductions are seldom short, but often brief. However this is a perfect example of how they should be written. It is a very informative introduction, expertly written (unlike many others in the series).
If you are hesitating on whether to buy this on the basis that you may not find it useful, I found it immensely helpful in understanding some of the history behind feminism. It touches on feminism from late 15th century Religious "Feminism" to modern (late 20th century) Feminism. Each chapter is long enough to give you an overview of the main players in the movement like Mary Astell, Mary Wollstonecraft, J.S Mill, Thompson, Reid and many others.
I am a male english lit student and take a more academic interest in the movement but when I started reading this I couldn't put it down, I most-whole-heartedly recommend this to anyone remotely interested in feminism.
If you are hesitating on whether to buy this on the basis that you may not find it useful, I found it immensely helpful in understanding some of the history behind feminism. It touches on feminism from late 15th century Religious "Feminism" to modern (late 20th century) Feminism. Each chapter is long enough to give you an overview of the main players in the movement like Mary Astell, Mary Wollstonecraft, J.S Mill, Thompson, Reid and many others.
I am a male english lit student and take a more academic interest in the movement but when I started reading this I couldn't put it down, I most-whole-heartedly recommend this to anyone remotely interested in feminism.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a small hand sized book of about 150 pages which gives a brief introduction to feminism.
A lot of people today when asked to think of feminism picture the feminism of the 60's and 70's. This period of feminsim has been termed second wave feminism and is covered only briefly in this book. The sole chapter functions as a kind of bibliography. Much of the book is concerned with the time leading up to this period.
This book is a well written dispassionate account of an interesting subject. I think you will enjoy this book even if you think, as I do, that the laws passed in the name feminism have created tension and anxiety between the sexes and have made women (and men) more unhappy and insecure than ever before.
There are a quite a few good illustrations and photos too, which is an added bonus.
A lot of people today when asked to think of feminism picture the feminism of the 60's and 70's. This period of feminsim has been termed second wave feminism and is covered only briefly in this book. The sole chapter functions as a kind of bibliography. Much of the book is concerned with the time leading up to this period.
This book is a well written dispassionate account of an interesting subject. I think you will enjoy this book even if you think, as I do, that the laws passed in the name feminism have created tension and anxiety between the sexes and have made women (and men) more unhappy and insecure than ever before.
There are a quite a few good illustrations and photos too, which is an added bonus.
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Introducing Feminism
Margaret Walters has written an excellent introduction to the subject of feminism. Walters traces arguments for the equal treatment of men and women back to its religious roots,... Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2009 by Neutral
good quick easy introduction to feminism
as the title indicates a very good introduction for a reader who needs to know the basic concepts
Published on 26 Dec 2009 by Ms. H. L. Morris
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