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Book SynopsisWritten for everyone interested in women''s and gender history,
History matters reaffirms the importance of viewing history from a distance and with feminist intent. Judith Bennett argues that the achievement of a more feminist future relies on rich, plausible, and well-informed history that is alert to the workings of patriarchal power.
Trade Review"* 'This is a remarkable work, at once erudite, insightful, witty, provocative, and analytically brilliant. Bennett writes with narrative verve and energy that captures the reader in both her compelling argument and detailed evidence.' Bonnie G. Smith, Rutgers University * 'Judith Bennett offers a striking analysis of the current state of feminist history. In a series of lucid chapters, she demonstrates the political and intellectual consequences of forgetting the past. This book should be required reading for every feminist who cares about the future.' Martha Vicinus, University of Michigan * 'This is a book that will help us think deeper, and better about the history we practice and its impact in the world.'"
Table of Contents1. Introduction: feminism and history
2. Feminist history and women’s history
3. Who’s afraid of the distant past?
4. Patriarchal equilibrium
5. Less money than a man would take
6. The L-word in women’s history
7. The master and the mistress
8. Conclusion: for whom are we doing feminist history
