Ann Oakley Bücher

Forgotten Wives examines how marriage has contributed to the active 'disremembering' of women's achievements. Ann Oakley uses case studies of four women married to well-known men to ask questions about gender inequality and contributes a fresh vision of how the welfare state developed in the early 20th century.

Focusing on themes of sex and gender, motherhood, and women's health, this reader compiles significant works by Ann Oakley, starting from the early 1970s. Her influential research has profoundly impacted the academic landscape of social science, particularly in the study of women and gender, making it a vital resource for understanding these critical issues in contemporary society.

Between 1880 and 1920 many women researched the conditions of social and economic life in Western countries, driven by a vision of a society based on welfare and altruism. Ann Oakley uses the women's stories to bring together the histories of social reform, social science, welfare and pacifism.

Focusing on the differences between the sexes, this pioneering study by Ann Oakley has become a classic in gender studies. Its newly reissued edition includes a substantial introduction that emphasizes its ongoing significance. Oakley's work remains influential, shaping contemporary discussions on sex and gender for new scholars and students alike, ensuring its relevance in modern academic dialogues.

Father and daughter provides an unique `insider perspective' on two key figures in twentieth-century British social science, combining biography of Richard Titmuss and autobiography by his daughter Ann Oakley.

This groundbreaking study explores the pervasive gender bias within the social sciences, offering critical insights from a leading feminist scholar. It examines how gender disparities influence research outcomes and academic discourse, challenging established norms and advocating for a more equitable approach to social science research. The work aims to illuminate the underlying biases that shape knowledge production and to inspire a reevaluation of methodologies in the field.

A fractured arm at a hotel in the USA propels Ann Oakley into an exploration of significant themes within contemporary Western culture. Her injury becomes a catalyst for examining societal norms, personal identity, and the impact of physicality on life experiences. Through this lens, Oakley delves into the complexities of modern existence, revealing insights into how culture shapes individual narratives and interactions.

An analysis of women's unpaid role in the home. Written from a feminist perspective, Housewife aims to challenge the set of conventional values which label work a masculine activity and assign women to the home in the role of wife, mother and housekeeper. Oakley traces the historical development of the housewife role, explores the influence of industrialization and examines the situation of women today. Her analysis is illustrated with four case histories.