Talia:

I use several things, but the one that can be extracted from the mix and stand
on its own is Lindemann's Invitation to Feminist Ethics. Of course, it's
focused on value theory, but it's solid.
http://www.amazon.com/Invitation-Feminist-Ethics-Hilde-Lindemann/dp/007285023X

Hope that helps!  I'd love to see other suggestions.

Best,
  Alison

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Quoting "Welsh, Talia" <[log in to unmask]>:

> Hello,
>
> I was wondering if any of you have had success providing lower-level feminist
> theory students with an introductory piece on "what is feminism/feminist
> theory/philosophy?" and if so, what piece you might recommend.
>
> I teach a wide range of majors in an upper-level Feminist Theory
> undergraduate course at a state university. My students tend to be motivated
> but do not necessarily possess any background in philosophy or theory.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Talia
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