Includes bibliographical references (p. 218-220) and index.
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ch. 1 What Is the State of Feminism in the Twenty-First Century -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Feminism Is Overlooked but Should Be Championed / Emma John -- 2. Feminism Is Irrelevant in the Twenty-First Century / Christina Hoff Sommers -- 3. Lift and Separate: Why Is Feminism Still So Divisive? / Ariel Levy -- 4. Feminism Is Being Distorted and Destroyed by Conservative Christians / Nancy Harder -- 5. Feminism Should Expand and Emphasize Social Justice Rather than Gender Politics / Jessica Valenti -- 6. Feminism Should Be Replaced by an Inclusive Movement Promoting Women's Causes / Amy Siskind -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- ch. 2 How Have Recent Political Contests Impacted American Feminism? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Prominence of Women Candidates Has Permanently Altered American Politics and Feminism / Marjorie Kehe -- 2. Women's Rights Are Compromised When Female Candidates Reject Feminism / Lisa Solod -- 3. There Is a Feminist Bias for Gender Advancement over Racial Equality / Meredith Tax -- 4. Feminist Reawakening / Amanda Fortini -- 5. Tea Party's Alternative Brand of Feminism Engages Women / Hanna Rosin -- 6. Conservative Feminists' Impact on American Politics Is Questionable / Sophie Elmhirst -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- ch. 3 What Role Does Religion Play in Feminism? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Islamic Feminism Promotes Gender Equality and Religious Identity / Amina Wadud -- 2. Western Feminism Ignores the Abuse of Women Under Islamic Law / Caroline B. Glick -- 3. Traditional Evangelical Christian Doctrine Advocates Gender Equality and Social Justice / Mimi Haddad -- 4. Fundamentalist Christian Patriarchy Endangers Women and Children / Kathryn Joyce -- 5. Christian Dogma Obstructs the Self-Determination of African American Women / Sikivu Hutchinson -- 6. Feminism Disparages and Contradicts Orthodox Judaism's Roles for Women / Harry Maryles -- 7. Feminism and Orthodox Judaism Are Compatible / Kevin D. Grant -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- ch. 4 How Are Sexuality and Reproductive Rights Affected by Feminism? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Feminism Should Promote Reproductive Justice as a Human Rights Issue / S.E. Smith -- 2. Feminists for Life Fails to Support Women's Rights and Interests / Eleanor J. Bader -- 3. Young Women Embrace Feminists for Life's Antiabortion Agenda as Empowering / Colleen Carroll Campbell -- 4. SlutWalks Discourage Sexual Violence by Demanding Sexual Freedom / Germaine Greer -- 5. SlutWalks Demean Women and Encourage Sexual Objectification / Kirsten Powers -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography.
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