Carol Groneman has once again taken an in-depth and sensitive look at the historic and literary forces that have been used to identify and stereotype women. As in her previous book, To Toil The Livelong Day, Dr.Groneman shows her remarkable insight and exhaustive research skills while at the same time treating the women behind the subject with great respect and empathy. Thought-provoking, witty and highly engaging, Groneman's newest book will undoubtedly join Virginia Woolf, DH Lawrence, Herman Melville and others on the list of classics and 'must reads'.