Abstract For a Critical Essay Writing Assignment
The paper is writing an abstract that needs to read this book,Jill Ker Conway ed, Written By Herself, Vol. 2: Women's Memoirs from Britain, Africa, Asia and the United States (New York: Vintage Books, 1996)
Includes excerpts from:
-- Vera Brittain, "Testament of Youth," (pg. 66-116)
-- Emma Mashinini, "Strikes have Followed Me all my Life," (pg.352-388)
-- Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, "The Scope of Happiness," (pg.438-488)
-- Gloria Wade-Gayles, "Pushed Back to Strength," (pg.569-619)
Your Essay must discuss these 4 authors.
Then abstract the content is to answer two questions:--- What do these women's lives and writings tell us about major developments in modern world history?
--- What do they have in common, and how did their varied backgrounds and circumstances result in different experiences?
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This innovative collection by Jill Conway explains the contributions and challenges of several women. In the text, Vera Brittain from England explains how the World War I affected her life and how the society punishes visionary women, especially entrepreneurs. On the other hand, this book explains how Emma Mashinini sacrificed herself for the development of trade and commerce in South Africa and how the society and brutal Apartheid regime punished her. Additionally, the book explains Vijaya Pandit’s challenges as a woman in the fighting for women’s rights and her contribution to the achievement of independence in India. Lastly, Gloria Wade-Gayles life during the Memphis housing project explains her life as a black woman and how she, among othe...
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