The personal is apolitical: Neoliberalism and academic capitalism in U.S. women's studies programs

@article{Williams2019ThePI,
  title={The personal is apolitical: Neoliberalism and academic capitalism in U.S. women's studies programs},
  author={Cobretti D. Williams},
  journal={Women's Studies International Forum},
  year={2019}
}
  • C. D. Williams
  • Published 1 May 2019
  • Sociology
  • Women's Studies International Forum
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