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Women of the Upper Class (Women In The Political Economy)
Susan Ostrander
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Description for Women of the Upper Class (Women In The Political Economy)
Paperback. Interviews the women in one US Region to study their roles, activities, and self-images. The author shows that although these women are economically and socially powerful, they are for the most part, unliberated, being subservient to their husbands and to their duty to bear and raise children. Series: Women in the Political Economy. Num Pages: 194 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 146 x 14. Weight in Grams: 227.
In a unique departure from the usual stereotypes, Susan Ostrander gained access to this elite community and interviewed the women in one U.S. region to study their roles, activities, and self-images. Among her conclusions, Ostrander shows that although these women are economically and socially powerful, they are for the most part, unliberated, being subservient to their husbands and to their duty to bear and raise children.
In the series Women in the Political Economy, edited by Ronnie J. Steinberg.
In a unique departure from the usual stereotypes, Susan Ostrander gained access to this elite community and interviewed the women in one U.S. region to study their roles, activities, and self-images. Among her conclusions, Ostrander shows that although these women are economically and socially powerful, they are for the most part, unliberated, being subservient to their husbands and to their duty to bear and raise children.
In the series Women in the Political Economy, edited by Ronnie J. Steinberg.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1984
Publisher
Temple University Press
Condition
New
Series
Women in the Political Economy
Number of Pages
194
Place of Publication
Philadelphia PA, United States
ISBN
9780877224754
SKU
V9780877224754
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About Susan Ostrander
Susan A. Ostrander is Professor of Sociology at Tufts University.
Reviews for Women of the Upper Class (Women In The Political Economy)
"This book, which steers clear of the society page report and the scandal sheet, is especially welcome. It gives us an objective picture of the kinds of lives upper-class women live, allowing us to see what the 'political economy' looks like from their unique perch and what their part is in maintaining it. A good corrective to the media image ... Read more