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La obra colectiva Perspectivas sociopedagógicas para la equidad de las mujeres Cuba-Quebec aborda el tema de la equidad de las mujeres cubanas y quebequenses desde diversas perspectivas sociopedagógicas. Estas reflexiones colectivas aspiran a un cambio social duradero. La equidad de las mujeres se aborda a través de nueve temas transversales: 1) el liderazgo de las mujeres; 2) las mujeres en la enseñanza superior y el mundo de la investigación;...
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Give and Take: Motherhood and Creative Practice explores the diverse ways contemporary artists navigate the unique tensions of motherhood in all its varied stages. Becoming a mother is a life-changing event that can give mothers greater perspective, drive, and inspiration for making art. But motherhood also takes time and energy from pursuing creative work. This fundamental challenge, this give and take, is explored through this book as it forefronts...
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This book invites readers to step lightly into a transformative realm where the conventional narratives of pregnancy, motherhood, and femininity are defied, reshaped, and celebrated. In response to decades of limited portrayals of pregnant women and mothers as merely ‘ good,' ‘ bad,' or ‘ monstrous,' this anthology intervenes with a diverse array of contributions...
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Que veut dire coconstruction ? Que signifie la coconstruction dans la recherche partenariale ? Le livre Coconstruction en recherche partenariale : perspectives féministes propose une réflexion collective sur la notion de coconstruction, o coconstruire est synonyme de bâtir sur les idées des autres et de tirer profit de l'influence des autres. Cet ouvrage collectif vise à exposer et à comprendre comment la coconstruction est vécue et appliquée...
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A scathing reexamination of the lives of nine female celebrities in the 2000s, and the sexist, exploitative culture that took them down
Welcome to celebrity culture in the early aughts: the reign of Perez Hilton, celebrity sex tapes, and dueling tabloids fed by paparazzi who were willing to do anything to get the shot. It was a time when the Internet was still the Wild West, and when slut-shaming, fat-shaming, and revenge porn were all considered...
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From an experienced financial journalist, Women Money Power is the story of how women have fought for financial freedom, and the social and political hurdles that have kept them from equality.
For centuries, women were denied equal access to money and the freedom and power that came with it. They were restricted from owning property or transacting in real estate. Even well into the 20th century, women could not take out their own loans or own...
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L'ouvrage collectif Perspectives sociopédagogiques pour l'équité des femmes Cuba-Québec aborde la problématique de l'équité des femmes cubaines et québécoises selon des perspectives sociopédagogiques variées. Ces réflexions collectives aspirent à des changements sociétaux durables. L'équité des femmes y est traitée à travers neuf thèmes transversaux : 1) Leadership des femmes ; 2) Femmes dans l'enseignement supérieur et dans le...
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Through the words of sex workers and their clients, Jeremy Seabrook reconsiders the popular conception of sex tourism in Asia. Through its examination of the many paradoxes surrounding this controversial subject, Travels in the Skin Trade also sheds new light on the wider and problematic relationship between the North and the South.
Press coverage of the sex trade routinely consists of ill-informed, moralising and sensationalist denunciations...
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This book delves into the lives and roles of Celtic queens, unraveling the complexities of their positions within the rich historical context of ancient Celtic societies. In the tapestry of ancient Gaelic and Welsh societies, Celtic queens emerged as formidable figures, weaving together political acumen, cultural influence, and leadership prowess. Beyond mere consorts, these queens played pivotal roles in shaping the destinies of their realms, embodying...
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Award-winning historian Theodore Friend recently set out alone across Asia and the Middle East on a quest to understand firsthand the life situations of women in Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Turkey. Woman, Man, and God in Modern Islam recounts Friend's remarkable journey and relates hundreds of encounters and conversations with people he met along the way.
Commingling a deep respect for Islam and his faith in the potential of women...
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Men and women used to cheer: vive la différence!
But now, contrary to all science and common sense, we're supposed to believe that there is no difference. (And if you insist there is, you just might be accused of a hate crime!)
Our culture-and our laws-are endorsing a worldview rooted in craziness.
For instance, we're told that:
• Boys who think they're girls (and who could change their minds tomorrow) should be allowed to participate in girls'...
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Unleashing Her Creativity: Women Embracing the ArtsIn a world where female expression was often stifled, this book illuminates the journey of women who dared to break the chains of convention. Discover the stories of trailblazing artists, writers, musicians, and performers who turned adversity into art, inspiring others to embrace their creative potential. Empowering Narratives: Dive into narratives that celebrate resilience and the power of creativity...
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Through her childhood spent in 1940s New York being raised by two mothers, her work with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee during the Civil Rights Movement, and raising her own children in the coalfields of West Virginia, Faith S. Holsaert has been defined by the intertwined forces of race, activism, and family. As a young woman on the front line of the Civil Rights Movement, she learned the power of contested narratives and came to understand...
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Como ser mujer y no perder en el intento."Consejos prácticos para alcanzar el éxito como mujer en cualquier ámbito de la vida"Introducción:En la actualidad, ser mujer y triunfar en la vida es una meta alcanzable. Sin embargo, el camino puede ser complicado y a menudo se presentan obstáculos que pueden desanimar a cualquiera. Es por eso que en este libro te presentamos una guía para ser una mujer exitosa sin perder en el intento. A través de...
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This book explores the roles and expectations of women within the Ancient Greek society. Athens, often considered the cradle of democracy, had a complex social structure that placed distinct expectations on individuals based on their gender, class, and citizenship status. While women held a unique position within the aristocracy, their roles were largely confined to the private sphere, with limited influence in the public and political realms.
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Here are Essex Girls in a different light to the stereotype of modern public expectation. Murderers, mayhem-makers, swindlers, witches, smugglers and lustful adulteresses have played a part in the darker side of the county's history. From the thirteenth century onwards, Essex has produced more than its fair share of infamous women. Some got their comeuppance, some profited from their infamy and others were misguided, or with the benefit of hindsight,...
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Based on Dr O'Leary's PhD thesis 'Social and Literary Constraints on Women Writers in New Zealand: 1945-1970' this books explores and exposes the sexist mores of the NZ literary establishment, both publishers and writers, from the end of World War 2 up to the feminists movements of the late 1960s and 1970s.Responses to Michael O'Leary's Wednesday's WomenMichael O'Leary's book makes a unique contribution to knowledge about women writers in New Zealand...
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¿Cómo llegamos hasta aquí? A la posibilidad de que, por primera vez en más de 200 años, una mujer pueda ser presidenta de México.
El deber de la memoria. Del derecho al voto a la paridad en todo, hace un recorrido por los principales hechos, acciones, alianzas, reformas legales que han realizado mujeres mexicanas para construir los derechos político-electorales que ahora tienen.
Con un estilo ameno y datos puntuales, Cecilia Lavalle Torres...
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