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Susan Kingsley Kent

    Sex and Suffrage in Britain, 1860-1914
    Gender and Power in Britain 1640-1990
    Gender: A World History
    Aftershocks
    Gender and History
    Africans and Britons in the Age of Empires, 1660-1980
    • The book provides a comprehensive examination of the interactions between Africans and Britons from 1660 to 1980, focusing on the complexities of the empire's history in Africa. Authored by specialists in British and African history, it presents a balanced narrative that incorporates both perspectives, shedding light on the cultural, social, and political dynamics during the age of empires. This dual viewpoint enriches the understanding of colonial impacts and legacies on both continents.

      Africans and Britons in the Age of Empires, 1660-1980
    • What is gender and who has it? History, theory and gender are inextricably linked, but how exactly do they fit together? In this jargon-free introduction, Susan Kingsley Kent presents a student-friendly guide to the origins, conceptual framework, subjectmatter and methods of gender history.

      Gender and History
    • Aftershocks

      Politics and Trauma in Britain, 1918-1931

      • 232 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura

      Focusing on the concept of shellshock, this book explores how the portrayal of trauma shaped British political identity in the 1920s. It examines the emotional impact of war and violence on societal perceptions, particularly towards individuals deemed 'un-English.' By analyzing the interplay between psychological trauma and political culture, it reveals how emotional experiences influenced the broader understanding of national identity during a tumultuous decade.

      Aftershocks
    • This book treats the representations, everyday lives, and relationships of men and women from ancient times to the present day across the world. It shows how gender informed and was informed by such developments as the rise of patriarchy, universal religions, war, slavery, revolution, and imperialism. Gender is a phenomenon that appears in every place and at every historical moment; it is a fundamental means by which we understand ourselves, our societies, and theworlds in which we live.

      Gender: A World History
    • Gender and Power in Britain 1640-1990

      • 300 páginas
      • 11 horas de lectura

      Focusing on gender dynamics, this history explores Britain's evolution from the early modern period to the present, examining how gender has influenced political, social, cultural, and economic power structures. It delves into the interplay between gender and authority, offering insights into the roles and experiences of different genders throughout British history.

      Gender and Power in Britain 1640-1990
    • Sex and Suffrage in Britain, 1860-1914

      • 308 páginas
      • 11 horas de lectura

      The book explores the suffrage movement as a multifaceted struggle beyond mere political rights, highlighting the social and cultural implications of women's activism. It delves into the alliances formed between middle-class women and marginalized groups, critiques of marriage, and a skepticism towards the medical establishment. By incorporating Michel Foucault's theories, the author argues that feminists aimed for a comprehensive transformation of women's lives, facing significant opposition and risking personal safety in their quest for equality.

      Sex and Suffrage in Britain, 1860-1914
    • Making Peace

      The Reconstruction of Gender in Interwar Britain

      • 208 páginas
      • 8 horas de lectura

      The emergence of a powerful ideology of motherhood and the reinforcement of separate gender spheres in interwar Britain are explored as responses to the political and economic changes following World War I. The book examines how wartime portrayals of women influenced postwar gender relations, with professionals using war metaphors to describe conflicts between men and women. This context reveals the complexities of gender dynamics shaped by societal restructuring and the lingering impacts of the war on perceptions of femininity and masculinity.

      Making Peace
    • Niemal wszystkie społeczeństwa świata są zorganizowane według kryterium gender, czyli płci kulturowej. To na jej podstawie jednym przyznaje się pewne przywileje i obowiązki, a innym je odbiera. W książce Gender. Krótka historia Susan Kingsley Kent prezentuje historię tej na pierwszy rzut oka prostej, lecz w rzeczywistości bardzo złożonej koncepcji. Z perspektywy historycznej przedstawia krytyczną analizę codziennego postrzegania kobiet i mężczyzn, męskości i kobiecości, a także ogólnie różnic między płciami. Punktem wyjściowym do napisania książki było przekonanie, że płeć kulturowa nie jest ani zjawiskiem naturalnym, ani neutralnym. To, co w jednym społeczeństwie uważane jest za męskie lub kobiece, nie musi być tak postrzegane w innym. Z kolei w ramach jednej kultury postrzeganie gender zmienia się z upływem czasu. Warto więc przyjrzeć się historii z perspektywy gender, ponieważ rzuca ona światło także na wiele innych kwestii, takich jak relacje między rządzącymi a rządzonymi, między kolonizatorami i kolonizowanymi, a także między poszczególnymi klasami społecznymi. W książce zaprezentowano historię zagadnienia płci kulturowej na całym świecie, od prehistorii po czasy współczesne. Od Hatszepsut i narodzin patriarchatu w starożytności, przez bushido, czyli kodeks wojskowy samurajów, Susan B. Anthony i drogę do równouprawnienia w USA, aż po dzisiejsze ruchy walki o prawa dla osób LGBT+ – gender to potężna siła, która ukształtowała historię naszego świata.

      Gender Krótka historia