According to the contributors of Everyday Sexism in the Third Millennium, rumors of its demise are greatly exaggerated. Despite a common perception that many of the goals of feminism have been achieved, sexism is still high in the nation's collective consciousness -- as reflected by public reaction to issues such as the O. J. Simpson trial and the Clarence Thomas hearings.

This collection features new and original research on the range of sexism still faced every day by women in US society. It documents oppression across ethnic, racial, class and sexual orientation groups in a wide range of gendered spaces, including the home, the workplace, unions, educational institutions, and the Internet. Exploring the way these different but related systems of oppression interact, the editors come to view sexism not as a static thing, but as part of a "dialectic of domination" in which women are simultaneously oppressed and capable of oppressing others through their discourse and practice.

Drawing on various methodological and theoretical perspectives, the essays in this volume reflect the diversity of feminist voices as we move toward the next millennium. With its broad range of approaches, its focus on discourse and experience in gendered spaces, and its debunking of the personal and societal fictions of gender, this book goes a long way toward explaining why sexism is still so pervasive in everyday life. The editors believe that now, more than ever, it is time to take stock of current experiences and perceptions of sexism in order to find real solutions.
-- Addresses pivotal issues such as domestic violence, sexual harassment and gender discrimination
-- Features newand original research
-- Includes women of diverse social groups