Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-230) and index.
Pt. I. Sowing. 1. Finding the beginning -- Pt. II. In the field. 2. Women go it alone -- 3. Testing the water -- 4. Sappho's new sisters -- 5. Sisters over the fence -- Pt. III. Harvesting. 6. Backlashes -- 7. Social indicators today -- 8. Panaceas for the future?
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Gisela Kaplan traces the story of post-war Australian feminism, highlighting the ambivalence toward lesbian, migrant and Aboriginal women. From a feminist perspective, she assesses the achievements of the women's movement, arguing that despite appearances, for many women it has been a meager harvest. Meagre Harvest is a provocative account of the promises and mistakes of the 1970s and 1980s and the current status of women in Australia. The first book to offer an overview of the second wave Australian women's movement, it is written with compelling honesty and insight.