Women in American society / Melissa J. Doak.

Explores the lives of women in American society. Includes information on women's demographic trends, educational achievements, employment, financial status, parental responsibilities, political roles, victimization, and health issues.

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Main Author: Doak, Melissa J.
Corporate Author: Gale (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Detroit : Gale, 2012.
Series:Information Plus reference series.
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Table of Contents:
  • ch 1. American women : who are they?
  • ch 2. Women's education
  • ch 3. Women in the labor force
  • ch 4. Women's occupations
  • ch 5. Money, income, and poverty
  • ch 6. Women and their children
  • ch 7. Child care and elder care
  • ch 8. Women in U.S. politics
  • ch 9. Women as victims
  • ch 10. Women as criminals
  • ch 11. Women's health.