A graphic guide to the key ideas of feminism, from the seventeenth century to the present day, and the remarkable individuals who fought against the oppression

As well as providing a clear and critical introduction to the theory, this refreshing overview focuses on the practice of feminism with coverage of actions and

Surveys the major developments that have affected women's lives from the 17th century to the present day.

For some people, the word "feminism" conjures up the fearful spectre of gender competition, the "sex war" and man-hating females. Introducing Feminism cuts thro

The term 'feminism' came into English usage around the 1890s, but women's conscious struggle to resist discrimination and sexist oppression goes much further ba