Unequal Sisters: A Revolutionary Reader in U.S. Women's History

Unequal Sisters is a beloved and classic reader that provides an unparalleled resource for understanding womens history in the United States today. Now in its fifth edition, the book explores the connections between the past and the present, highlights the analysis of queerness, transgender identity, disability, the rise of the carceral state, and the bureaucratization and militarization of migration, and is structured around thematic clusters. It is the most user-friendly version to date and will be of interest to students and scholars of womens history, gender and sexuality studies, and the history of race and ethnicity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 612 pages
Publication date: 29 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Unequal Sisters, a beloved and classic reader, has emerged as an unparalleled resource for understanding women's history in the United States today. Originally published in 1990, the book revolutionized the field with its broad multicultural approach, emphasizing feminist perspectives on race, ethnicity, region, and sexuality, and spanning from the colonial period to the present day. In its fifth edition, the book offers an even wider range of women's experiences. This new edition delves into the connections between the past and the present, highlighting the analysis of queerness, transgender identity, disability, the rise of the carceral state, and the bureaucratization and militarization of migration. Additionally, there is increased coverage of Indigenous and Pacific Islander women. The book is organized into thematic clusters: conceptual/methodological approaches to women's history; bodies, sexuality, and kinship; and agency and activism.

To make it the most user-friendly version to date, the book has incorporated feedback from educators in the field. It will be of interest to students and scholars of women's history, gender and sexuality studies, and the history of race and ethnicity.

In conclusion, Unequal Sisters is a seminal work that has profoundly impacted the field of women's history. Its comprehensive and multicultural approach has provided a rich understanding of women's experiences across time and space. With its fifth edition, the book continues to evolve and adapt to the changing landscape of scholarship, making it an essential resource for anyone seeking to explore the complexities of women's history.

Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367514723
Edition number: 5 ed