Reading Groups on Women's History
Reading Groups
Reading Groups on Women's History.
Suggested Book Lists - Women's History Reading Groups
A collection of suggested book lists for reading groups interested in women's history. Explore these book lists to find books that will interest your group.
Books That Changed the World
These books all made a difference in history by revealing scandals, changing the perception of women's roles, or calling attention to injustices. These would make an interesting series for a reading group.
Body Image and Beauty History
How women view and value their bodies has changed over time. These books examine the history of body image and how culture shapes ideas of women's beauty -- useful perspective in dealing with body image and self-esteem issues among girls and women today. There are other good books on body image and beauty culture today from a personal perspective; these books include the best historical analysis.
Early Women Writers
Books by early women writers, one of a series of suggested book lists for reading groups interested in women's history.
Feminist Classics
Whether finding out for yourself more about the history of feminism, or selecting books for a reading groups, these are good starting books: classics on feminism from before 1950.
Feminist Classics 1950s-1970s: Second Wave Feminism Classics
Classic books from the women's liberation and feminist movement in the so-called Second Wave, from the 1950s through the 1970s. Excellent choices for personal reading, reading groups, or classroom use.
Feminist Classics 1980s and 1990s
A list of suggested books to experience feminist thought after the 1970s to the end of the twentieth century. These would make excellent choices for a reading group, class, or for personal study.
Fiction Books on Women's Lives
Find recommendations for books on women's lives, using fiction to highlight different cultures and times including ancient, modern, and even fantasy. These books are great for reading groups especially those interested in women's lives and women's history.
Women in Many Cultures
To learn more about the lives of women in different cultures, these books are good starting points. Some fictional, some personal stories, some more objective coverage -- all would be good choices for personal learning, study groups and reading groups, or for classroom use.
Women on the Art of Writing
These books, by 20th century women writers, are each about the art of writing. They'd make an interesting series for a reading group. Individual readers may also find them useful and, perhaps, inspirational, in their insights into the lives of women writers.
Women's History Book List
Suggested book list of books on general women's history. If you're looking for suggested books for a reading group, one or more of these on general women's history may be of interest.