Category Archives: Fox-Genovese, Elizabeth
Feminism Without Illusions
Elizabeth Fox-Genovese discusses her new book, Feminism Without Illusions (University of North Carolina Press). Bouthaina Shaaban discusses her new book, Both Right and Left Handed: Arab Women Talk About Their Lives (Indiana University Press). 579 – Feminism Without Illusions
The Mind of the Master Class
Eugene Genovese and Elizabeth Fox-Genovese discuss the practice of slavery in the United States, asking how this enormity flourished in a country founded on principles of liberty and equality. Historians and cultural commentators find that question inspires continued the analysis of the American … Continue reading
(1) Feminism in America; (2) Review of “Woman and the Demon”
What is the status of feminism in America in 1984? Elizabeth Fox-Genovese discusses its origins, and its impact on women, social classes, and politics. She defines feminism, and compares and contrasts feminism to the women’s movement. The episode concludes with … Continue reading