Not Your Momma's Feminism: Introduction to Women's & Gender Studies
Edition: 3
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 156
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Not Your Momma’s Feminism: Introduction to Women’s & Gender Studies is a textbook designed primarily for use in the introductory course in the field of Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) with the intent of providing both a skills- and concept-based foundation in the field. The text is driven by a single key question: “What are the ways of thinking, seeing, and knowing that characterize our field & the importance of those in feminism?” This textbook aims to introduce students to how these concepts provide a feminist lens across the disciplines and outside the classroom.
Chapter 1: What is Women’s & Gender Studies?Eras in Feminist History
History of Women’s Studies
Breakout: The BSU WGS Program
Feminist Activism
Myths
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
References
Discussion Questions
Reading: Claiming an Education by Adrienne Rich
Chapter 2: Learning Gender & Privilege
Gender & Biology
Systems of Privilege & Inequality
Power & Institutions
Breakout: Disability
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
References
Discussion Questions
Reading: There Is No Hierarchy of Oppression by Audre Lorde
Chapter 3: Pop Culture & Media
Social Media & the Internet
Television
Movies
Music
Breakout: Feminist Music (Kathleen Hanna)
Magazines
Literature & Books
Art
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
References
Discussion Questions
Reading: Beyonce’s Fierce Feminism by Janell Hobson
Chapter 4: Body Image
Historical Constructs
Social Construction
In the Classroom
Breakout: Fashion (Bing)
Beauty Ideals
Overall Trends
Eating Disorders
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
References
Discussion Questions
Reading: Stop Selling It Short(s) by Ashleigh Bingham
Chapter 5: Sexuality
Social Construction
Politics & Violence
Breakout: Sexual Assault on College Campuses
Pornography
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
References
Discussion Questions
Reading: Do We Have to Consent to Social Norms?
By Tif Cannon Cooper, M.A. & Angie Vanderluit, M. A.
Chapter 6: Reproductive Justice
Criminal Justice System
Important Court Cases
Breakout: Wilma Mankiller
Planned Parenthood
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
References
Discussion Questions
Reading: Why We Speak Out When We Speak
Out By Jennifer Baumgardner
Chapter 7: Family
Definitions
Power & Institutions
Breakout: Amy Richards
Feminist Parenting
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
References
Discussion Questions
Reading: Who Wants to Marry A Feminist? By Lisa Miya-Jervis
Chapter 8: Women & Work
Unpaid Labor
Paid Labor
Breakout: Lilly Ledbetter
Gender Wage Gap
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
References
Discussion Questions
Reading: The Politics of Other Women’s Work by Barbara Ehrenreich
Chapter 9: Religion & Spirituality
Oppression
Empowerment
Breakout: Starhawk
Reinterpreting Traditions
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
References
Discussion Questions
Reading: Religion and Spirituality by Rachael D. Smith, M.A.
Chapter 10: Feminism in the Future
Feminist Activism
Breakout: Feminist Visions
Intersectionality
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
References
Discussion Questions
Reading: The War on Women & Women’s and
Gender Studies By Dr. Julee L. Rosser