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Women’s Knowledge Digital Library

Introduction to Women’s & Gender Studies

An eTextbook designed to provide an introduction to the fields of Women’s Studies and Gender Studies

Description

Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies (2023) is an eTextbook designed to provide an introduction to the fields of Women’s Studies and Gender Studies for students taking introductory courses. The textbook touches on a variety of subjects including gender theories, feminisms, intersectionality, equity, and activism. Chapters contain questions to consider and list of suggested readings by theorists and activists. This multimedia eTextbook incorporates videos and podcasts to create a rich introductory experience for students. (Published 2023, the Pennsylvania Alliance for Design of Open Textbooks)

Source

https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/1450

Language

English

Author

Colleen Lutz Clemens

Collections

Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Collection

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