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Tools for feminists in today's post-feminist climate.(IN HER OWN WORDS)

Women in Higher Education

| June 01, 2008 | Mitrano, Barbara S. | COPYRIGHT 2008 Women in Higher Education. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

One of the great joys of college teaching comes when a student realizes--not only conceptually or temporarily but personally and deeply--that what she has learned can (and will) change her life. When what she has learned is the intersectionality of gender, race and class, the moment is also fraught with anxiety and frustration.

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During 10 years of teaching in the Women and Gender Studies program, I have heard the anxiety and frustration phrased in different ways, but it usually comes down to: "Now that I know all this, how can I live my life without going crazy?!!"

Part of the dismay is the realization that once you become ...

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