About the book
A groundbreaking contribution to debates on women’s oppression and consciousness, and the connections between socialism and feminism, this foundational text shows how the roles women adopt within the capitalist economy have shaped ideas about family and sexuality. Examining feminist consciousness from various vantage points – social, sexual, cultural and economic – Sheila Rowbotham identifies the conditions under which it developed, and how the formation of a new “way of seeing” for women can lead to collective solidarity.
Editions of Woman's Consciousness, Man's World
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781781687536
- EBook
- ISBN 9781781687543
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A groundbreaking contribution to debates on women’s oppression and consciousness, and the connections between socialism and feminism, this foundational text shows how the roles women adopt within the capitalist economy have shaped ideas about family and sexuality. Examining feminist consciousness from various vantage points – social, sexual, cultural and economic – Sheila Rowbotham identifies the conditions under which it developed, and how the formation of a new “way of seeing” for women can lead to collective solidarity.
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What is Woman's Consciousness, Man's World about?
A groundbreaking contribution to debates on women’s oppression and consciousness, and the connections between socialism and feminism, this foundational text shows how the roles women adopt within the capitalist economy have shaped ideas about family and sexuality. Examining feminist consciousness from various vantage points – social, sexual, cultural and economic – Sheila Rowbotham identifies the conditions under which it developed, and how the formation of a new “way of seeing” for women can lead to collective solidarity.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Woman's Consciousness, Man's World?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social groups, communities and identities > Gender studies, gender groups > Gender studies: women and girls > Feminism and feminist theory
Where can I read a sample of Woman's Consciousness, Man's World?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781781687536
Is Woman's Consciousness, Man's World part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Radical Thinkers
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Woman's Consciousness, Man's World?
Sheila Rowbotham
Who is the Publisher of the book Woman's Consciousness, Man's World?
Verso Books
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Woman's Consciousness, Man's World is available as paperback(ISBN 9781781687536) and ebook(ISBN 9781781687543)
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