Condition of Women in France: 1945 to the Present - A Documentary Anthology
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Author Description
Claire Laubier Brings Together Documentary And Statistical Material; Extracts From Newspapers And Journals, Literary Texts, Advertisements, Manifestos, And Personal Testimonies. Each Extract Relates To The Different Experiences Of Women In France At Work, In Politics, At Home And In The Family. Together They Offer A Direct And Thought-provoking Chronological And Thematic Account Of Women's Lives In Post-war France. Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; 1 The Post-war Period; 2 Le Deuxième Sexe; 3 The 1950s; 4 The 1960s; 5 The French Women's Movement 1968-80; 6 Language; 7 Work, Politics, And Power; 8 Home Life; 9 French Contemporary Women's Writing; Notes To The Texts; Appendices; Further Reading; Index Selected And Edited By Claire Laubier. Text In French, With Preface And Introduction In English. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. French
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THE THESIS
This anthology investigates the evolving socio-political and domestic status of women in France from the post-war era to the contemporary period. Claire Laubier, an expert in French studies, compiles a diverse array of primary source materials to document the shifting landscape of gender roles. By synthesizing statistical data, manifestos, and personal accounts, the work provides a structured framework for understanding the legislative and cultural changes that have defined French womanhood over several decades.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A chronological analysis of French women's experiences from 1945 through the late 20th century.
- Primary source documentation including newspaper extracts, advertisements, and literary texts.
- Thematic examinations of women's roles in the workforce, political sphere, and domestic life.
- A bilingual approach featuring original French texts accompanied by English editorial context.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and students of European history frequently cite this anthology as a vital resource for accessing primary source material on French gender dynamics. The text is noted for its clear thematic organization, making it an accessible reference for those researching the intersection of post-war social policy and individual experience.
Page Count:
210
Publication Date:
2003-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203359003
ISBN-13:
9780203359006
History
Feminism
Social Science
Women
France
Sociology
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