Indhold: Power (My mother, my daughter and me ; Curst lady: the vicissitudes of being Hillary Rodham Clinton ; Monster mommies ; Why I want to be a witch ; Blood and guts: a woman writer in the late twentieth century ; Jane Eyre's unbroken will ; Princess as icon ; Face-off at the millennium) Jong's work will last with some of the best and most original that this century has produced." —Naomi Wolf From the bestselling author of Fear of Fifty comes a provocative, often controversial look at where women have been, where they are now, and where they are going as they approach the new millennium. Long before Camille Paglia assailed political correctness and Gloria Steinem turned introspective, Erica Jong was exploring the war between the sexes with wisdom and humor. Never predictable in her take on issues, always witty and commonsensical, Erica Jong has always been our best hope for a much-n
A Young Woman's Guide to Why Feminism Matters The #1 must-read book for a new generation of feminists who refuse to accept anything less than equality and justice for all women Now in its updated second edition, Full Frontal Feminism embodies the forward-looking messages that bestselling author Jessica Valenti propagated as founder of the popular website, Feministing.com. Smart and relatable, the book serves as a complete guide to the issues that matter to today's young women, including health, equal pay, reproductive rights, violence, education, relationships, sexual independence and safety, the influence of pop culture, and more. Since its original publication, Full Frontal Feminism has informed, inspired, and assured readers with the ultimate message of truth: You a feminist, and that's pretty cool. Titel: Full Frontal Feminism Forfatter: Jessica Valenti Forlag: Seal Press Udgivelseså
Journalist Rebecca Traister’s New York Times bestselling exploration of the transformative power of female anger and its ability to transcend into a political movement is “a hopeful, maddening compendium of righteous feminine anger, and the good it can do when wielded efficiently—and collectively” (Vanity Fair). Long before Pantsuit Nation, before the Women’s March, and before the #MeToo movement, women’s anger was not only politically catalytic—but politically problematic. The story of female fury and its cultural significance demonstrates its crucial role in women’s slow rise to political power in America, as well as the ways that anger is received when it comes from women as opposed to when it comes from men. “Urgent, enlightened…realistic and compelling…Traister eloquently highlights the challenge of blaming not just forces and systems, but individuals” (The Washington Post). In Good
In a culture that's driven by social media, women are using this online space to come together, share their stories and encourage a new generation to recognise the problems that women face. This book is a call to arms in a new wave of feminism, and it proves sexism is endemic - socially, politically and economically Titel: Everyday sexism Udgave: This edition Genre: kunst_kultur Sammendrag: Efter en række seksistiske hændelser starter den unge journalist Laura Bates online-projektet "Everyday Sexism" for at indsamle kvinders beretninger om hverdagssexisme. Responsen bliver overvældende, og historierne viser et mønster af chikane, diskrimination og vold, som spænder fra seksuelle kommentarer og overgreb i det offentlige rum til uligeløn, sexisme på arbejdspladsen og kønsstereotyper i politik og medier. Bogen væver personlige historier sammen med analyse af strukturel ulighed og viser, hvo
Personligt essay skrevet til forfatterens voksne datter om den sexisme, forfatteren har oplevet livet igennem. For unge og voksne læsere, der vil blive klogere på ligestiling, magt og sexisme Titel: Nu taler jeg : brev til min datter Genre: Essay Sammendrag: Nu taler jeg handler om at vokse op som pige og blive kvinde i et samfund med officielle ligestillingslove. Rikke Viemose beskriver gennem sine erfaringer, hvordan sexisme gennemstrømmer kulturen, og hvordan hun håndterer forskelsbehandling og kønsroller. Det er et stærkt essay om kulturens forskelsbehandling af kvinder og muligheden for at ændre dette. Type: Paperback
Om prostitution, penge og kærlighed
Lina, Maggie og Sloane er tre meget forskellige kvinder, med det tilfælles at de alle har en historie om begær, som har formet deres liv. Bogen bygger på sande beretninger fra amerikanske kvinder fra forskellige samfundslag, som forfatteren har fulgt gennem 8 år Titel: Tre kvinder Genre: Biografi Sammendrag: En enestående og sand fortælling om tre kvinders liv og seksualitet. Tre Kvinder er en sand historie om tre meget forskellige kvinder. Lina befinder sig i et kærlighedsløst ægteskab med to børn og en mand, der ikke vil røre ved hende. Maggie har lagt sag an mod sin tidligere gymnasielærer, som hun havde et forhold til, da hun var 17. Og Sloane er en tilsyneladende succesfuld forretningskvinde, hvis mand tænder på at betragte hende dyrke sex med andre. Hvordan er de hver især havnet, hvor de er, og hvad drømmer de om og håber på? Lisa Taddeo har fulgt de tre kvinders liv i otte år – l
A star-studded roster of iconic women write powerfully about what it means to be a feminist yesterday, today, and tomorrow. These poets, essayists, activists, actors, and professors address topics ranging from workplace harassment to resting bitch face. The results are by turns refreshing, provocative, moving, and hilarious. A diverse chorus of intersectional voices and a forward-looking stance set this book apart, and its vibrant, textured package makes it a beautiful gift. It's the smart, covetable anthology that women of all ages will turn to for support and inspiration in the ongoing fight for gender equality. Titel: The Future Is Feminist af Jessica Valenti (Bog) Forfatter: Jessica Valenti Genre: Feminisme Forlag: Chronicle Books Type: Hardcover
