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Nancy Woloch, "Women and the American Experience: A Concise History" (Routledge, 2024)

New Books in Gender

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Evolution of Women's History and American Women's Experiences

This chapter delves into the evolution of women's history since the 1980s, emphasizing the increasing diversity and range of women studied beyond well-known figures. It highlights the importance of portraying women as active agents of change throughout American history and the significance of incorporating recent events and contemporary issues like the Me Too movement and transgender identity into academic work and teaching.

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