"A Century of Women chronicles those events that have revolutionized womanhood and, hence, society as a whole in the past one hundred years. Rights and privileges perceived as inalienable today would never have been possible without these troublemakers throwing their wrenches into the works. The right to vote. Sexual freedom. Job opportunity and security provided by laws that prohibit discrimination and sexual harassment. The option to serve one's country in combat. These are only a few of the innovations that came about when women empowered themselves to stand up and be heard." "A thoughtful and provocative retrospective of twentieth-century events that have shaped women's culture and history. A Century of Women is an essential volume not just for students, but for anyone interested in women's history."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved