Books like Women's studies by Sarah Carter

A dystopian novel about a woman named Offred in a totalitarian theonomic society called Gilead, exploring themes of subjugated women and resistance.

Betty Friedan’s 1963 classic uncovers the invisible barriers that kept women confined to domestic roles, sparking a cultural awakening that reshaped ideas about equality and personal fulfillment in the United States.

Women's Studies: The Basics is an accessible introduction into the ever expanding and increasingly relevant field of studies focused on women. Tracing the history of the discipline from its origins, this text sets out the main agendas of women's studies and feminism, exploring the global development of the subject over time, and highlighting its relevance in the contemporary world. Reflecting the diversity of the field, core themes include: the interdisciplinary nature of women's studies; Core feminist theories and the feminist agenda; Issues of intersectionality: women, race, class and gender; Women, sexuality and the body; Global perspectives on the study of women; The relationship between women's studies and gender studies. Providing a firm foundation for all those new to the subject, this book is valuable reading for undergraduates and postgraduates majoring in women's studies and gender studies, and all those in related disciplines seeking a helpful overview for women-centred, subject specific courses.

This new edition of the best-selling Introducing Women's Studies provides the reader with an up-to-date introductory text that covers major debates in Women's Studies in a comprehensive and accessible way. Fully revised and expanded, with new chapters on social policy, science and technology, and feminist research methodologies, this book explores the major subject areas of Women's Studies. Each chapter, written by an expert in the particular subject area, provides a clear overview of the main issues and debates, as well as suggestions for further reading.