Women's Issues for a New Generation: A Social Work Perspective

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Gail Ukockis (Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor, Ohio Dominican University)

Women's Issues for a New Generation

A Social Work Perspective

Gail Ukockis (Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor, Ohio Dominican University)

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Oxford University Press Inc
16 July 2016

Gender studies, gender groups; Gender studies: women; Lesbian studies; Psychology of gender

How do you ""hook"" a Millennial student into caring about women's issues when feminism has been declared dead for decades? Written in an engaging style that promotes critical thinking, Women's Issues for a New Generation is intended for freshman- and sophomore-level undergraduates who have never heard of Mary Wollstonecraft or Anita Hill. The interdisciplinary text includes three major sections: women in the U.S., women from diverse groups (e.g., Native American and disabled), and women in the global arena. It also stresses the inclusion of men in topics such as body image, since ""women's issues"" are really issues that affect everyone. Other striking features included the contemporary debates (e.g., War on Women and Hillary Clinton's ambitions) and the current issues such as human trafficking.

Textbooks on gender and women's studies often emphasize theory with the assumption that students already know about women's history, the pay gap, and other basic information; Women's Issues for a New Generation serves as a reader-friendly bridge to more advanced analysis of women and gender.

Written by a social worker, this textbook applies social work values and the strength perspective to anyone who is fighting gender inequality.

By: Gail Ukockis (Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Ohio Dominican University)
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 251mm, Width: 175mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 816g
ISBN: 9780190239398
ISBN 10: 0190239395
Pages: 496
Publication Date: 16 July 2016
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: A Proud History: Women's Lives Before ""Women's Lib"" Chapter 3: Women's Lib (Second Wave Feminism) and the Backlash Chapter 4: The Gender Line Chapter 5: Lesbians and Bisexual Women Chapter 6: Is the Beauty Standard a Feminist Issue? Chapter 7: Rape and Sexual Assault Chapter 8: Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence Chapter 9: Sex and Consequences Chapter 10: The Politics of Work and Motherhood Chapter 11: From Teens to Crones: A Lifespan Perspective Chapter 12: Diversity and Intersectionality: An Introductory Note Chapter 13: Latinas in the U.S. Chapter 14: African Americans Chapter 15: Asian Americans Chapter 16: Native Americans Chapter 17: Women with Disabilities Chapter 18: Global Feminism Chapter 19: Women in Developing Nations in the Age of Globalization Chapter 20: Women in Muslim Countries Chapter 21: Women in Latin America Chapter 22: Women in China Chapter 23: Prostitution and the Sex Trade Chapter 24: Women and HIV/AIDS Chapter 25: Conclusion: A Proud Future

Gail Ukockis, PhD, MSW, MA, is an educator and social worker with an eclectic background that includes graduate studies in history. For eleven years, Dr. Ukockis taught a women's issues course at Ohio Dominican University, which served as the foundation for this textbook. Her research interests also include HIV/AIDS, cultural competence, and human trafficking.

Reviews for Women's Issues for a New Generation: A Social Work Perspective

Women's Issues for a New Generation: A Social Work Perspective is a critical tour de force. Spanning the globe and time--past, present, and future--the scope of this work is staggering. While grounded in serious scholarship, the tone 'keeps it real.' Dr. Ukockis' personal reflections, which are both poignant and humorous, underscore the 'personal is political' credo and challenge readers to take up the call. This book is essential reading for anyone who is a woman or knows one. --Miriam Potocky, PhD, Professor, School of Social Work, Florida International University This book is the most thorough, well-researched source available on all aspects of women's issues. Unlike many titles, it covers relevant history leading to the present day on contemporary and ongoing gender concerns. Dr. Ukockis has written an important go-to book for topics from gender identity to rape in the military to diversity among women and women's poverty. Students and scholars of both women's studies and social work will benefit from this text. --Terry Cluse-Tolar, PhD, MSW, Professor, Ohio University Women's Issues for a New Generation: A Social Work Perspective is a critical tour de force. Spanning the globe and time--past, present, and future--the scope of this work is staggering. While grounded in serious scholarship, the tone 'keeps it real.' Dr. Ukockis' personal reflections, which are both poignant and humorous, underscore the 'personal is political' credo and challenge readers to take up the call. This book is essential reading for anyone who is a woman or knows one. --Miriam Potocky, PhD, Professor, School of Social Work, Florida International University This book is the most thorough, well-researched source available on all aspects of women's issues. Unlike many titles, it covers relevant history leading to the present day on contemporary and ongoing gender concerns. Dr. Ukockis has written an important go-to book for topics from gender identity to rape in the military to diversity among women and women's poverty. Students and scholars of both women's studies and social work will benefit from this text. --Terry Cluse-Tolar, PhD, MSW, Professor, Ohio University