Bonnie J. Morris è una storica distinta il cui lavoro approfondisce il ricco arazzo della storia delle donne. Si concentra sullo scoprire le figure e i movimenti cruciali che hanno plasmato le esperienze delle donne nel tempo. Morris impiega un approccio di ricerca meticoloso per illuminare narrazioni spesso trascurate, offrendo ai lettori nuove prospettive sugli eventi storici. La sua dedizione si estende all'educazione e alla conferenza, diffondendo ampiamente la conoscenza sugli studi di genere e sui contributi vitali delle donne.
History books have often ommitted or glossed over the role of women in the past. What exactly is women's history? A feminist viewpoint? The history of sex or gender? A story of queens? For Beginners will demystify these questions to provide a straightforward and accessible guide to women's history in a lively and engaging comic book-style. This series is for those who want to know more about a subject without being bogged down in dry facts.
This engaging personal history explores the journey of a lesbian navigating her identity through the lens of cinema. Blending humor with poignant moments, it captures the essence of coming of age and coming out, highlighting how movies shape personal experiences and understanding of sexuality. The narrative offers insightful reflections on the impact of film on self-discovery and acceptance, making it a relatable and entertaining read for anyone interested in the intersection of identity and pop culture.
Focusing on the activism of Hasidic women since WWII, this book explores their roles as educators and outreach workers within the Lubavitcher community. It highlights their efforts to attract Jewish women to traditional observance, challenging the assumptions of American feminism. By asserting that a Jewish spirituality offers greater fulfillment, these women provide a compelling perspective on religious identity and female empowerment. The text presents their unique voices and strategies, offering insights into the intersection of faith and feminism in a contemporary context.
At first glance, Earlier Households made me nostalgic for the sixties-for Wonderbread and Bazooka, for Twister and Tang. But this fine poetry collection is no mere wistful trip down memory lane. It is a book about bloodlines and bravery, girls and ghosts, daring and desire. Full of gorgeous imagery-"Your chocolate hair, your pale brown skin like cinnamon; your ginger voice, your nutmeg laugh, your smoky taste like hazelnuts, Like chicory. Like cardamom."-this is a delicious book to taste, to nibble, to devour. -Lesléa Newman, author of I Carry My Mother and I Wish My Father As she herself says: "nothing is too deep for diving here." It's a promise from Dr. Bonnie Morris, a promise she more than fulfills. So enjoyable a read, we travel with her into her past, "protected by charms and weather, words and dreams." This is writing into which we can easily climb, for there are recognizable markers along the way, or as she calls them, "blessings where you should find them." Often our past is akin to hers. Sometimes, she beckons us into deeper waters, but always she is there: "I am the lifeguard who will not / concede to watch a woman drown tonight." A wonderful read. -Cris Williamson, singer-songwriter/women's music artist
The book explores the evolution of lesbian cultural institutions in the United States from the 1970s to the present, examining their significance, impact, and eventual decline. It delves into the social and political contexts that shaped these spaces, highlighting key figures and movements that contributed to their development. Through a critical lens, it addresses themes of identity, community, and the challenges faced by these institutions, providing a comprehensive understanding of their role in the broader landscape of LGBTQ+ culture.
Explores the global history and contributions of the feminist revolution.
Who is the first female athlete you admired? Were male and female athletes treated differently in your high school? Is there a natural limit to women's athletic ability? How has Title IX opened up opportunities for women athletes? Every semester since 1996, Bonnie Morris has encouraged students to confront questions like these in one of the most provocative college courses in America: Athletics and Gender, A History of Women's Sports. What's the Score?, Morris's energetic teaching memoir, is a peek inside that class and features a decades-long dialogue with student athletes about the greater opportunities for women—on the playing field, as coaches, and in sports media. From corsets to segregated schoolyards to the WNBA, we find women athletes the world over conquering unique barriers to success. What's the Score? is not only an insider's look at sports education but also an engaging guide to turning points in women's sports history that everyone should know.