ISBN:
9781469610825
,
1469610825
,
1469614448
,
9781469614441
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (xiii, 261 pages)
,
illustrations.
Series Statement:
Gender and American culture
Parallel Title:
Print version Searching for scientific womanpower
DDC:
305.4209730904
Keywords:
Feminism History
;
20th century
;
United States
;
Women's rights History
;
20th century
;
United States
;
Women scientists History
;
20th century
;
United States
;
National security History
;
20th century
;
United States
;
Cold War United States
;
National security History 20th century
;
Cold War
;
Women scientists History 20th century
;
Women's rights History 20th century
;
Feminism History 20th century
;
SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Women's Studies
;
SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Gender Studies
;
SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Discrimination & Race Relations
;
SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Minority Studies
;
HISTORY ; United States ; 20th Century
;
Feminism
;
National security
;
Women scientists
;
Women's rights
;
History
;
United States
;
Electronic books History
Abstract:
"This compelling history of what Laura Micheletti Puaca terms "technocratic feminism" traces contemporary feminist interest in science to the World War II and early Cold War years. During a period when anxiety about America's supply of scientific personnel ran high and when open support for women's rights generated suspicion, feminist reformers routinely invoked national security rhetoric and scientific "manpower" concerns in their efforts to advance women's education and employment. Despite the limitations of this strategy, it laid the groundwork for later feminist reforms in both science and society. The past and present manifestations of technocratic feminism also offer new evidence of what has become increasingly recognized as a "long women's rights movement." Drawing on an impressive array of archival collections and primary sources, Puaca brings to light the untold story of an important but largely overlooked strand of feminist activism. This book reveals much about the history of American feminism, the politics of national security, and the complicated relationship between the two. "--
Abstract:
"This compelling history of what Laura Micheletti Puaca terms "technocratic feminism" traces contemporary feminist interest in science to the World War II and early Cold War years. During a period when anxiety about America's supply of scientific personnel ran high and when open support for women's rights generated suspicion, feminist reformers routinely invoked national security rhetoric and scientific "manpower" concerns in their efforts to advance women's education and employment. Despite the limitations of this strategy, it laid the groundwork for later feminist reforms in both science and society. The past and present manifestations of technocratic feminism also offer new evidence of what has become increasingly recognized as a "long women's rights movement." Drawing on an impressive array of archival collections and primary sources, Puaca brings to light the untold story of an important but largely overlooked strand of feminist activism. This book reveals much about the history of American feminism, the politics of national security, and the complicated relationship between the two. "--
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on print version record
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