Woman

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This work offers a comprehensive history of the evolving definition of womanhood in America, spanning from the seventeenth to the twenty-first century. It is described as "exhaustively researched and finely written" by the New York Times and is noted as "intelligently provocative" by Kirkus Reviews, appealing to both scholars and general readers interested in the historical patterns of misogyny in American culture. The author, an award-winning gender and sexuality scholar, explores the transformation of the concept of "woman" from Puritan beliefs to the sexual revolution of the 1960s, and examines contemporary issues such as the #metoo movement, the appointment of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, the election of Kamala Harris as vice president, and the transgender movement. This 400-year chronicle highlights conflicts, setbacks, and triumphs in both private and public spheres, while also illuminating the often-overlooked struggles of enslaved women and leaders in tribal nations. The text emphasizes that every effort to establish a definitive notion of "woman" has faced resistance, and underscores that challenges to the status quo are frequently ephemeral, indicating that the concept of womanhood in America remains a contentious issue.