Women's Realities, Women's Choices: An Introduction to Women's Studies Book

Now in a new edition, Women's Realities, Women's Choices introduces readers to the field of women's studies by examining the contradictions between social and cultural "givens" and the realities that women face in society. Written collectively by nine authors from as many fields and disciplines, the book acknowledges the gap between women's realities and their choices--and both analyzes that gap and looks at ways to bridge it. This third edition has been thoroughly updated to include recent developments in the field. Boxes and pictures now contain more information on the current cultural scene, including popular culture and women artists, such as rappers and rock groups. The book also highlights the impact of the post-Soviet world and economic globalization on women's lives, as well as the feminist issues of the 1990s and early twenty-first century. Chapter references have been updated to include not only films but also web sites.