Women of Viet Nam

Women of Viet Nam

Vietnam, Women’s liberation, Vietnamese history, Communism, Anti-war movement, Feminism, Women's studies

This book explores the role of women in Viet Nam’s history and their fight for liberation. It starts by discussing the early history of patriarchal oppression and highlights legendary women generals, cultural traditions, and folk songs that shaped women’s roles in society. The book also examines the effects of U.S. policies on Vietnamese women, including the Pentagon’s unofficial policy of mass and systematic rape during the war.

ID: The cover features a colored illustration of four Vietnamese women in traditional clothing, standing united with determined expressions, they are displayed under a red background. Bold uppercase text "WOMEN OF VIET NAM" dominates the top in red against a yellow background. The inside cover displays smaller text credits author Arlene Eisen Bergman and illustrator Jane Norling. The bottom lists collective editors and "PEOPLES PRESS" in black.

Eisen-Bergman, Arlene; Peoples Press

From the collection of Lydia Ferguson

Aegis Digital Museum

1974

Roshni Chimmili

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English

Book, Printed Material

Viet Nam, Vietnam, 20th century

Text, Printed Material