Each anthology in the new Global Viewpoints series (which does not duplicate any material in the Opposing Viewpoints series) delivers contemporary perspectives on the featured issue -- with the majority of the material reflecting stances of countries other than the United States. Primary sources, including speeches and government documents, join essays from international magazines and news sources for a truly panoramic view. Helpful features include an annotated table of contents, a world map and country index, a bibliography and a subject index.

Explores the serious hardships faced by women and girls in different countries simply because they are female, describing the efforts of Equality Now, the United Nations, and other groups to protect women's rights.

Explores a wide range of court cases and legislative changes that affect women and their rights, including such issues as sexual harassment, suffrage, reproductive rights, discrimination, and more. Original.

Shows how gender affects every aspect of one's life, that most societies discriminate against women, and that gender roles are changing

Examines the social status of women today in six countries of the world, including the Soviet Union, Iran, China, and the United States

This update of the international women's movement recounts the latest accomplishments in education, employment, role-playing and politics and discusses the important choices facing women regarding abortion, careers and child care