The author introduces the concept of economic woman and makes her visible in duality with and opposition to the exclusive model of economic man. Economic man ha

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This new edition of a classic feminist book explains how one of the great historical revolutions - the ongoing movement toward equality between the sexes - has

An analysis of the enormous changes in women's economic lives around the world, from the family to the labour market. Hoffman and Averett examine topics such as