Damned Whores and God's PoliceFeminist perspective first published in 1975 of how Australia's history and culture have limited women's roles in society. A new introduction discusses changes relevant to each original chapter and comments on issues still requiring change. The final chapter of the first edition, an attempt to look into the future, is replaced with an analysis of the women's movement from 1975-93. Summers is a former consultant to Prime Minister Paul Keating's Office for the Status of Women and currently editor of 'Good Weekend' magazine. |
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Page 30
... especially those who are obese or who smoke . The increase in sexually transmitted diseases has made the condom prevalent again as a prophylaxis but it was never especially reliable in preventing pregnancy . A whole movement has arisen ...
... especially those who are obese or who smoke . The increase in sexually transmitted diseases has made the condom prevalent again as a prophylaxis but it was never especially reliable in preventing pregnancy . A whole movement has arisen ...
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... ( especially hours of work ) in ways that are more compatible with the family and personal needs of employees , especially women . Since the mid - 1980s the federal government has recognized this as an issue requiring legal , financial ...
... ( especially hours of work ) in ways that are more compatible with the family and personal needs of employees , especially women . Since the mid - 1980s the federal government has recognized this as an issue requiring legal , financial ...
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... especially with young women who have not been pregnant and women who experience nausea in pregnancy ) ; leucorrhoea ( increased vaginal secretions and discharges ) ; reduction of lactation ( experienced when using an oestrogen - based ...
... especially with young women who have not been pregnant and women who experience nausea in pregnancy ) ; leucorrhoea ( increased vaginal secretions and discharges ) ; reduction of lactation ( experienced when using an oestrogen - based ...
Contents
Introduction to the New Edition | 1 |
Introduction | 59 |
PART ONE THE NEXUS OF OPPRESSION | 75 |
Copyright | |
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