Includes bibliographical references (p. 218-220) and index.
Contents
What is the state of feminism in the twenty-first century? Feminism is overlooked but should be championed / Emma John -- Feminism is irrelevant in the twenty-first century / Christina Hoff Sommers -- Lift ans separate : why is feminism still so divisive? / Ariel Levy -- Feminism is being distorted and destroyed by conservative Christians / Nancy Harder -- Feminism should expand and emphasize social justice rather than gender politics / Jessica Valenti -- Feminism should be replaced by an inclusive movement promoting women's causes / Amy Siskind -- How have recent political contests impacted American feminism? The prominence of women candidates has permanently altered American politics and feminism / Rebecca Traister, interviewed by Marjorie Kehe -- Women's rights are compromised when female candidates reject feminism / Lisa Solod -- There is a feminist bias for gender advancement over racial equality / Meredith Tax -- The feminist reawakening / Amanda Fortini -- The Tea Party's alternative brand of feminism engages women / Hanna Rosin -- Conservative feminists' impact on American politics is questionable / Sophie Elmhirst -- What role does religion play in feminism? Islamic feminism promotes gender equality and religious identity / Amina Wadud -- Western feminism ignores the abuse of women under Islamic law / Caroline B. Glick -- Traditional evangelical Christian doctrine advocates gender equality and social justice / Mimi Haddad -- Fundamentalist Christian patriarchy endangers women and children / Kathryn Joyce -- Christian dogma obstructs the self-determination of African American women / Sikivu Hutchinson -- Feminism disparages and contradicts Orthodox Judaism's roles for women / Harry Maryles -- Feminism and Orthodox Judaism are compatible / Kevin D. Grant -- How are sexuality and reproductive rights affected by feminism? Feminism should promote reproductive justice as a human rights issue / S.E. Smith -- Feminists for Life fails to support women's rights and interests / Eleanor J. Bader -- Young women embrace Feminists for Life's antiabortion agenda as empowering / Colleen Carroll Campbell -- SlutWalks discourage sexual violence by demanding sexual freedom / Germaine Greer -- SlutWalks demean women and encourage sexual objectification / Kirsten Powers.
