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Inside Ms.: 25 Years of the Magazine and the Feminist Movement
Chronicles twenty-five years of Ms. magazine and its impact on women's publishing and the recent history of feminism in America and addresses such issues as battered women and the struggle for reproductive rights. 15,000 first printing.
- GenresFeminismWomensNonfiction
244 pages, Hardcover
First published July 1, 1997
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August 4, 2024
Years after reading Betty Friedan's book The Feminine Mystique, I am still affected by it. I even went so far as to pursue the possibility that the women's movement affected retail sales….it didn't. However, I periodically pick up books related to the time. Ms. Magazine was so needed back then, and heaven knows the work needs to continue…..but no one is taking up the cause….Young women do need role models…. I'm hoping this year's election will be the ONE!
As a "boomer," I lived through the time. These women were ahead of me in age, and I remember questioning why so many women accepted the role of housewife and whether I had to change my last name if and when I got married. The book is complete with gossipy tidbits, but I believe there had to be strong disagreements in that emotionally highly charged, tumultuous time. I was surprised to read that Friedan and Steinem were at odds. That will have to be another research project.
As I read the book and learned about the differences of opinion, Ms. Magazine was searching for the voices of all women. Since it was the only instrument available, women responded to it. It must have been overwhelming, and the staff felt the responsibility. At least, that's my take on this. From how the offices were situated to the lack of job titles, the staff knew change was needed, but no one knew the best way or how to execute these changes.
The articles touched on so many hot topic issues. There is no need for me to reiterate them here. I am thankful these women did not give up.
As a "boomer," I lived through the time. These women were ahead of me in age, and I remember questioning why so many women accepted the role of housewife and whether I had to change my last name if and when I got married. The book is complete with gossipy tidbits, but I believe there had to be strong disagreements in that emotionally highly charged, tumultuous time. I was surprised to read that Friedan and Steinem were at odds. That will have to be another research project.
As I read the book and learned about the differences of opinion, Ms. Magazine was searching for the voices of all women. Since it was the only instrument available, women responded to it. It must have been overwhelming, and the staff felt the responsibility. At least, that's my take on this. From how the offices were situated to the lack of job titles, the staff knew change was needed, but no one knew the best way or how to execute these changes.
The articles touched on so many hot topic issues. There is no need for me to reiterate them here. I am thankful these women did not give up.
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February 12, 2010Fascinating book about those of us who worked at Ms. We lived, shaped and reported on women's issues in Ms.
April 18, 2015
A rich accumulation of facts, but no real insights or analysis. Reads like a very long, dry report rather than a book. Disappointing.
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