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Women in American society / Melissa J. Doak.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Doak, Melissa J., Author.
Series:
Information Plus reference series.
Information Plus Reference Series 1557-6302
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Women--United States.
Women.
Women--United States--Social conditions.
Women--United States--Statistics.
Women--Education--United States.
Women--Employment--United States.
Women--United States--Economic conditions.
Mothers--United States.
Mothers.
Child care--United States.
Child care.
Older people--Care--United States.
Older people.
Women--Political activity--United States.
Women--Crimes against--United States.
Female offenders--United States.
Female offenders.
Women--Health and hygiene--United States.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (viii, 201 pages) : illustrations
Place of Publication:
Detroit : Gale, 2012.
Language Note:
English
Summary:
Explores the lives of women in American society. Includes information on women's demographic trends, educational achievements, employment, financial status, parental responsibilities, political roles, victimization, and health issues.
Contents:
ch 1. American women : who are they?
ch 2. Women's education
ch 3. Women in the labor force
ch 4. Women's occupations
ch 5. Money, income, and poverty
ch 6. Women and their children
ch 7. Child care and elder care
ch 8. Women in U.S. politics
ch 9. Women as victims
ch 10. Women as criminals
ch 11. Women's health.
Notes:
"ISSN 1557-6302."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781414484426
1414484429
OCLC:
786443315

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