Her Equal Claiming

In “Her Equal Claiming”, Alice Kessler-Harris pierces the veil of social policy and legislation to reveal the deeply embedded gender bias that has shaped the economic experiences of women in America. From the New Deal to the 1970s, she traces the impact of seemingly neutral social legislation that, in reality, further limited women’s freedom and equality.

Kessler-Harris argues that a “gendered imagination” has defined what men and women alike think of as fair and desirable. This imagination has led to policies that protect women from exploitation, even from employment itself, while simultaneously attaching the most important benefits to wage work. The result is a system that has historically excluded women from full economic citizenship.

Kessler-Harris’s brilliant analysis sheds new light on the issues that continue to dominate headlines today, from the marriage penalty in the tax code to the glass ceiling in corporate America. She shows how the legacy of gender bias continues to shape women’s economic opportunities and argues for a comprehensive approach to achieving economic justice.

“Her Equal Claiming” is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of women’s economic status in America, the challenges facing women in the workplace today, and the ongoing fight for gender equality. Kessler-Harris’s insights are essential for understanding the roots of economic inequality and for creating a more just and equitable future for all.

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Publisher ‏: ‎ PageBook24.com (January 13, 2025)
Language : ‎ English
Dimensions ‏: ‎ 6 x 9 inches
Pages ‏: ‎ 163 pages

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