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The Meagre Harvest: The Australian women's movement 1950s-1990s
Publishing Details
Full Title:
The Meagre Harvest: The Australian women's movement 1950s-1990s
Contributors:
By (Author) Gisela Kaplan
Publisher:
Allen & Unwin
Imprint:
Allen & Unwin
Publication Date:
1st September 1996
Country:
Australia
Classifications
Readership:
Tertiary Education
Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Non Fiction
Main Subject:
Dewey:
305.48824
Physical Properties
Number of Pages:
256
Dimensions:
Width 140mm, Height 215mm
Weight:
330g
Description
In just a couple of decades, the "second wave" women's movement has revolutionized Australian society. Or has it The author traces the history of post-war Australian feminism, highlighting the role of lesbian, migrant and Aboriginal women. From a feminist perspective, she assesses the achievements of the women's movement, arguing that despite appearances, for many women it has been a meagre harvest.
Author Bio
Gisela Kaplan is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthroplogy at the University of New England.
