The Creation of Feminist Consciousness: From the Middle Ages to Eighteen-seventy

By Gerda Lerner

A Seminal Work in Feminist History

Gerda Lerner, a pioneer in women's studies and a founding scholar of Women's History, presents a groundbreaking narrative chronicling a 1,200-year struggle. In this work, Lerner documents how women have repeatedly fought to liberate their minds from patriarchal thought and forge a feminist consciousness.

Key Themes and Insights

• Explores the historical development of women's resistance to patriarchal domination.
• Includes an in-depth examination of feminist Bible criticism as a means to subvert traditional authority.
• Highlights the discontinuity in women's history, revealing how their achievements have been reinvented time and again.
• Features inspiring portraits of influential women, from medieval mystics to groundbreaking literary figures.

Scholarly and Cultural Impact

Praised for its innovative approach, The Creation of Feminist Consciousness is recognized as a cornerstone of feminist theory and the history of ideas. It offers readers a unique perspective on the evolution of women's intellectual and cultural empowerment.

ISBN Information

ISBN-13: 9780195066043

ISBN-10: 0195066049

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