Women in France Since 1789: The Meanings of Difference: 3 (Europe in Transition: The NYU European Studies Series) - Softcover

Foley, Susan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0333619935 ISBN 13: 9780333619933

Publisher: Palgrave, 2004

Synopsis

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Review:

'A good short summary.' - Professor Martyn Lyons, University of New South Wales, Australia

'This is a clearly written synthesis on aspects of the history of women in France since the Revolution. Foley shows a sensible, light and balanced touch in dealing with 'women' and feminist theory...' - Pamela Pilbeam, European History Quarterly

From the Back Cover:

This compelling study traces the changes in women's lives in France from 1789 to the present. Susan K. Foley surveys the patterns of women's experiences in the socially-segregated society of the early nineteenth century, and then traces the evolution of their lifestyles to the turn of the twenty-first century, when many of the earlier social distinctions had disappeared.

Focusing on women's contested place within the political nation, Women in France since 1789 examines:

- the on-going strength of notions of sexual difference
- recurrent debates over gender
- the anxiety created by women's perceived departure from ideals of womanhood
- major controversies over matters such as reproductive rights, significant cultural changes, and women's often under-estimated political roles.

By addressing and exploring these key issues, Foley demonstrates women's efforts over two centuries to create a place in society on their own terms.

About this edition

• Publisher: Palgrave
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0333619935
• ISBN 13: 9780333619933
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 392