Entry:

Faludi, Susan, Backlash: The Undeclared War Against Women. New York: Crown Publishers, 1991.


Abstract:

The author documents a critical backlash against feminism and women in the popular media, fashion, politics, work, and other spheres of life. As women make increasing gains in these areas, they have been met with critical reaction from many of the men who control and compete against the women in such arenas.

GSS Years:

1972-1988

Other Data Sets:

CPR 1950, 1987-1989; Census 1975, 1986, 1989; BLS 1987-1989; Catalyst 1990; Time/CNN 1989; VS/Roper 1985-1986, 1990; Harris 1984, 1987; Woman's Day 1984, 1985; Mark Clements Research 1987; Gallup 1975-1983, 1986-1989, 1991; NYT 1989; National Crime Survey 1973-1982; NCHS 1982, 1986-1987; Great Expectations 1987-1988; NYT/CBS 1988; NBC/WSJ 1988; Yank 1989;

GSS Codebook Variables referenced by document:

Variable Name

Variable Label

 
 
AGE

AGE OF RESPONDENT

MARITAL

MARITAL STATUS

HAPPY

GENERAL HAPPINESS

SEX

RESPONDENTS SEX

MAWRKWRM

WORKING MOM CAN HAVE A WARM REL W KIDS

FEPRES

VOTE FOR WOMAN PRESIDENT

FEWORK

SHOULD WOMEN WORK

FEHOME

WOMEN TAKE CARE OF HOME NOT COUNTRY

FEPOL

WOMEN NOT SUITED FOR POLITICS

DIVLAW

DIVORCE LAWS