LibGuides: Duchess Harris Collection at Capital City PCS: Being Female in America

About Being Female in America:

A principal sends a girl home from school for not wearing a bra. A manager fires a woman at work because she questions the difference in pay between herself adn her male counterpart. The public ignores a female athlete's accomplishments and instead scrutinizes her for how she looks. There are many differences between the female and male experience in American society today. The Being Female in America series draws out the biases, double standards, and discriminatory attitudes embedded in American culture and considers their impact on women nationwide. Prepare to engage meaningfully in the conversation through Being Female in America

Recommended for Upper Middle and High School Grades.

Sexism in the Media by Duchess Harris (Contribution by)
Call Number: UPPER LEVEL 302.23 HAR
ISBN: 1532113110
Publication Date: 2017-12-15
Sexist depictions of women in the media have a negative impact on girls and women in America. This title examines the representations of women in various media formats and also discusses steps people can take to eliminate sexist practices.
Sexism and Race by Nadine Pinede; Duchess Harris
Call Number: UPPER LEVEL 305 HAR
Publication Date: 2017-12-15
Race plays a significant role in shaping women of color's experience with sexism. This title takes a look at the history of sexism that women of color have endured, the current issues surrounding this topic, and steps people can take to eliminate sexist practices.
Male Privilege by Duchess Harris (Contribution by); Heidi Deal
Call Number: UPPER LEVEL 305.32 HAR
ISBN: 1532113072
Publication Date: 2017-12-15
Men receive certain privileges that impact the daily lives of women and keep women in lower positions in society. This title takes a look at the history of male privilege, the current issues surrounding this topic, and steps people can take to eliminate sexist practices.
Growing up a Girl by Duchess Harris (Contribution by); Nancy Redd
Call Number: UPPER LEVEL 305.235 HAR
ISBN: 1532113064
Publication Date: 2017-12-15
Girls growing up in America face sexist school dress code policies, pressure to meet impossible beauty standards, and gender-based violence. This title looks at the differences between the girl and boy experiences of growing up and the steps people can take to address sexist practices.
Sexism in Politics by Duchess Harris (Contribution by); Christine Zuchora-Walske
Call Number: UPPER LEVEL 323.3 HAR
ISBN: 1532113102
Publication Date: 2017-12-15
Although women today can run for political office, they continue to be underrepresented in the US government. This title takes an inside look at the history of women in politics, the current issues surrounding this topic, and steps people can take to eliminate sexist practices.
Sexism at Work by Gail Radley; Duchess Harris
Call Number: UPPER LEVEL 331.4 HAR
ISBN: 1532113099
Publication Date: 2017-12-15
Women in America continue to struggle for equality in the workplace. This title takes a look at the history of sexism at work, the current issues surrounding this topic, and steps people can take to eliminate sexist practices.