Gerda Lerner Libri

In this radically fresh view of the history of Western civilization, the author argues that male dominance is not natural or biological (and hence unchangeable), but a product of historical development.

This history of feminism sweeps over more than 1000 years of Western history, discussing such topics as the educational disadvantages faced by women, the role of women mystics, the concept of motherhood as a means of female bonding, creative literary women and the struggle for equal education.

Tells a story of moral courage and commitment to social change with a novelist's skill and a historian's command of context. This memoir focuses on the formative experiences that made the author an activist for social justice before her academic career began. It presents her life in the context of the major historical events of the 20th century.

Recipient of the 2002 Bruce Catton Prize for Lifetime Achievement in Historical Writing. In this “stunning collection of documents” ( ), African-American women speak of themselves, their lives, ambitions, and struggles from the colonial period to the present day. Theirs are stories of oppression and survival, of family and community self-help, of inspiring heroism and grass-roots organizational continuity in the face of racism, economic hardship, and, far too often, violence. Their vivid accounts, their strong and insistent voices, make for inspiring reading, enriching our understanding of the American past. “A very timely and powerful collection which gives emphasis to the magnificent role of Black women in the struggle of Black people to survive in this, the United States,”—Nathan Irvin Huggins “Gerda Lerner has collected . . . material which can change images that whites have had of Blacks, and possibly even those which we, as Blacks, have of ourselves,”—Maya Angelou

Focusing on the diverse experiences of women across class, ethnicity, race, and culture, this classic volume significantly shaped the field of women's history since its 1979 publication. The essays within offer critical insights that contributed to the theoretical framework of the discipline. A new foreword by Linda K. Kerber introduces Gerda Lerner's influential work to contemporary readers, emphasizing the lasting impact of these essays on the evolution of women's history studies.

In "Why History Matters", Lerner sums up her thinking and research of the last 16 years, combining personal reminiscences with innovative theory that illuminates the importance of history and the vital role women have played in it. "Lerner has set a standard that few of her fellow scholars will ever match".--John Demos, "The New York Times Book Review".

Gerda Lerner's influential biography of Sarah and Angelina Grimke, originally published in 1967, examines the lives of these southern women who became antislavery agents and advocates for women's rights. This revised edition features new documents and an essay, along with Lerner's updated insights on Sarah Grimke's feminist contributions.

The collection features a series of essays that reflect on Gerda Lerner's influential journey from 1963 to the present. It highlights her theoretical contributions and significant efforts in reshaping the history profession, particularly in establishing Women's History as a recognized and essential area of study. Through an autobiographical lens, Lerner shares insights on her transformative impact on historical scholarship and the promotion of women's narratives within the discipline.

In dieser Pionierarbeit zur Frauengeschichte schildert Gerda Lerner den langen Kampf der Frauen um ein eigenes Denken, eine eigene Geschichte und ein eigenes Bewußtsein. In einem breiten Spektrum werden die verschiedenen Wege nachgezeichnet, die Frauen eingeschlagen haben um die patriarchalen Beschränkungen zu überwinden, neue Entfaltungsmöglichkeiten und eigene Freiräume zu finden.