The Changing Meaning of Feminism

This important new study traces a sociologist's search for meaning using biography and interview in the ever changing world of feminism. Reflecting on her life experiences, the author examines how her own views of feminism have changed through life cycle events and a dual career marriage. She seeks to define feminism in a broad sense and to understand its confusion. The author analyzes the anger often associated with feminism. Peterson takes into account how women gain a realization about feminism by internalizing, expressing and reexamining their views on feminism.