Radius: A Story of Feminist Revolution is an intimate and haunting account of the women and men who built a feminist revolution in the midst of the Arab Spring. In 2012, the joyous hopes of the Egypti...an Revolution were overshadowed by reports of mass sexual assault in Tahrir Square in Cairo, the revolution’s symbolic birthplace. This is the story of the people who formed Opantish - Operation Anti-Sexual Harassment - which deployed hundreds of volunteers, scouts, rescue teams, and getaway drivers to intervene in the escalating cases of sexual violence against female protesters in the square. Led by women during the chaotic months of 2012-2013, teams of volunteers courageously fought their way into circles of men to pull the woman at the center to safety, often risking assault themselves.
Journalist Yasmin El-Rifae was one of Opantish’s organizers and she recounts their work in a daring, hybrid narrative style that is drawn from years of interviews and her own, intimate experience. Radius is a story of overlapping circles: the circles of male attackers activists had to break through, the ways sexual violence can be circled off as “irrelevant” to political struggle, and the endless repetitive loops of living with trauma. Through her searchingly beautiful, spare prose, El-Rifae introduces a powerful new voice, and a story that is ever more urgent and relevant: of women’s resistance when all else has failed.
Every man alive today faces a paradox.Your hardwired, biological programming is screaming at you to get girls, get laid, and inevitably start a family.However, today’s women could not be less inte...rested in today’s men.In times past, this was not the case. Men and women needed each other, and as a consequence would team up to form families. Families that would not only provide love, purpose, and meaning in life, but would be the foundation that all of society and civilization was built upon. But the perfect political and economic storm has formed that has liberated women from men, making it so women no longer need men to survive. And what every man alive today in the first world is witnessing is how truly little interest women have in men.Do you ever wonder why a girl stood you up? Or why your mom divorced your dad? What about when your girlfriend suddenly broke up with you or started throwing a tantrum? Or perhaps your wife left you and took your kids? Why, in general, does it feel like pulling teeth to get girls to do anything? These things aren’t “bad luck” or anything specific to you. This is women’s genuine and baseline interest in men. They just don’t like the average guy that much.But hard as it is to accept this reality, you must, because if you don’t you will do nothing short of destroy your life. Because whereas in the past a man’s sex drive is what drove him to become the best man he could be - providing for his family, protecting them, and ultimately building civilization - today it is your biggest weakness. Because while women no longer need you today, they’re not stupid enough to turn down any free help you’re willing to give them. And many know if they dangle the prospect of sex in front of you, you will provide them money, attention, and resources, essentially making you their part-time slave.This has resulted in men playing a new game with outdated and life-destroying old rules. Women don’t need you, but still want a man who makes a lot of money. Women won’t give you sex, but will vote to take raise your taxes to pay for their deadbeat baby daddies’ kids. Women won’t date a plumber, but needs his money to bail them out of their liberal arts degree. And if you simply disagree with this slavery, you hate women and are a “misogynist.” Still, millions of men sign up for this indentured servitude because they might get laid.“Why Women Deserve Less” merely makes the argument for this to stop. It highlights the ways in which women are benefiting unfairly at nearly every man’s expense. It explains how we are in a post-marriage society where the old-contract between the sexes is null and void, and men no longer need to uphold their end of that outdated contract. It eliminates the confusion women have caused the past four generations of men with a blunt and accurate assessment of women’s true interest in men. And it saves men from wasting their lives trying to form costly and risky relationships with women who, frankly, just aren’t that interested. “Why Women Deserve Less” opens every man’s eyes to the realities of the modern dating world so you don’t waste your lives like so many generations of men before us.Do yourself a favor. Buy and read “Why Women Deserve Less.” Your life is just too short and too precious to waste. Read more
Feminist Theory, Fourth Edition: The Intellectual Traditions
Feminist Theory, Fourth Edition: The Intellectual Traditions is the first major study of feminist theory, revised and updated to reflect the developments in feminist theory that have emerged in the la...st two decades. This fourth edition of the groundbreaking work offers an in-depth exploration of the various strands of feminist theory, including liberal, cultural, Marxist-socialist, Freudian, and radical. It also incorporates new material, such as ecofeminism, multiculturalism, postmodernism, and global feminism, to bring the discussion into the twenty-first century.
In this comprehensive volume, readers are presented with a thorough analysis of the key themes and debates that have shaped the evolution of feminist theory. The authors provide an accessible introduction to the major theories and theorists, while also exploring the intersections of gender, race, class, and sexuality. This edition also includes a new chapter on the history of feminist thought and a timeline of important events in feminist history.
Feminist Theory, Fourth Edition: The Intellectual Traditions is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the history and development of feminist thought. With its comprehensive coverage of the major theories and debates, this book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the field, making it an invaluable guide for both students and scholars alike.
Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center is a groundbreaking book by author and activist bell hooks that provides a blueprint for a feminist movement. Published in 1984, the book was welcomed and praise...d by feminist thinkers who wanted a new vision. Even so, individual readers frequently found the theory "unsettling" or "provocative." Today, the book is as relevant as ever and its message continues to be as provocative and powerful as it was when it was first published.
In Feminist Theory, hooks offers a direct and accessible language to spread the message of feminism and create a mass, global feminist movement. She encourages readers to think critically about the current state of the world and how it is shaped by gender-based oppression. She also provides an analysis of the various forms of oppression and discusses strategies for overcoming them.
Feminist Theory is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to learn more about feminist theory and the power of feminist activism. The book provides an in-depth look at the history of the feminist movement and offers an inspiring vision for a world that is free from gender-based oppression. Whether you are a student, an activist, or simply a curious reader, Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the power of feminist thought and the importance of feminist activism.
We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a must-read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of feminism and sexual politics in the 21st century. This New York Times Bestsel...ler is an eloquently-argued essay, adapted from her TEDx talk of the same name, which offers a unique definition of feminism for today's world. Adichie draws extensively on her own experiences and her deep understanding of the often masked realities of sexual politics to explore what it means to be a woman now and why we should all be feminists.
This book is a call to action for all people in the world to undo the gender hierarchy. Adichie encourages readers to think critically about the role of gender in society and how it affects us all. She provides an important reminder that gender is not binary and that it should not be used to limit or oppress anyone. She also discusses the need for intersectional feminism, arguing that all genders should be treated equally and with respect.
We Should All Be Feminists is a powerful and inspiring read that will open your eyes to the realities of gender-based oppression. Adichie's writing is thoughtful and accessible, making this book a great choice for anyone interested in learning more about feminism and its implications for our society. It is an essential read for anyone who wants to be an ally for gender equality.
Feminist Therapy (Theories of Psychotherapy Series®)
Feminist Therapy (Theories of Psychotherapy Series®) is a comprehensive guide to the history, theory, empirical basis, and practice of feminist therapy. Written by renowned therapist Laura S. Brown, ...this second edition of the popular book reviews the evolution of feminist therapy from its early days, when it primarily served as a corrective against sexist approaches, to its current status as a sophisticated, postmodern, technically integrative model of practice.
The book pays special attention to the analysis of gender, social location, and power as a primary strategy for understanding human difficulties. It also includes an updated discussion of the sociopolitical environment for women and other marginalized groups, updated research, and more inclusive terminology and discussion of transgender and nonbinary individuals.
Feminist Therapy is an invaluable resource for therapists, counselors, and other mental health professionals. It provides a comprehensive overview of the history, theory, and practice of feminist therapy and offers practical guidance for applying the principles of this groundbreaking approach to their work. With its focus on the voices and experiences of those who have been defined as "other" by dominant cultures, Feminist Therapy is a must-have for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of gender and power dynamics in psychotherapy.
Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center is a groundbreaking book by feminist scholar, bell hooks. In it, she presents a blueprint for a feminist movement that is inclusive, powerful, and effective in c...reating real change.
The book challenges traditional notions of feminism and encourages readers to think critically about the way that gender, race, and class intersect to shape our understanding of the world. hooks's direct style of writing makes the book accessible to readers of all backgrounds and levels of experience.
The book offers an inspiring vision of a world in which all people are equally respected and valued, regardless of gender, race, or class. hooks argues that to achieve this goal, feminists must work together to create a unified and powerful movement.
Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center is essential reading for anyone interested in feminist theory and the history of the feminist movement. The book is provocative and challenging, but ultimately offers a hopeful vision of a better future.
The Feminist Theory Reader is an essential resource for students and academics in women’s and gender studies. Featuring readings from leading feminist scholars, the fifth edition of the Feminist The...ory Reader offers a comprehensive overview of contemporary feminist debates. This collection of essays examines the complex intersections of gender, difference, women’s experiences, the personal is political, and intersectionality. In addition, the anthology features new essays focusing on the materiality of gender injustices, racisms, ableisms, colonialisms, and global capitalisms.
The Feminist Theory Reader provides a platform for transnational feminist perspectives, exploring topics such as translation politics, cross-border solidarity building, ecofeminism, reproductive justice, #MeToo, indigenous feminisms, and disability studies. This edition has been updated to include new essays and is edited by a new editor, ensuring that the Feminist Theory Reader is up to date and remains a relevant resource for students and academics.
The Feminist Theory Reader is an invaluable resource for students and academics, providing a comprehensive overview of contemporary feminist debates. With its focus on transnational perspectives and its exploration of topics such as intersectionality, the Feminist Theory Reader is essential reading for anyone interested in the study of gender and its implications.
Feminist Legal Theory (Second Edition): A Primer (Critical America Book 74)
Feminist Legal Theory (Second Edition): A Primer (Critical America Book 74) is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in understanding the diverse strands of feminist legal theory and their impa...ct on contemporary gender issues. Written by prominent experts Nancy Levit and Robert R.M. Verchick, this updated second edition of the popular primer provides an accessible and pragmatic approach to understanding the intersection of law and gender.
The book centers on feminist legal theories, including equal treatment theory, cultural feminism, dominance theory, critical race feminism, lesbian feminism, postmodern feminism, and ecofeminism. It also includes new material on women in politics, gender and globalization, and the promise and danger of expanding social media. Throughout the book, readers will find updated statistics and empirical analysis, as well as discussions on feminist legal methods such as consciousness-raising and storytelling.
The authors highlight a sweeping range of cutting-edge topics at the intersection of law and gender, such as single-sex schools, abortion, same-sex marriage, rape on college campuses, and international trafficking in women and girls. They also discuss real-life contexts, including domestic violence, reproductive rights, workplace discrimination, education, sports, pornography, and global issues of gender.
Feminist Legal Theory (Second Edition): A Primer (Critical America Book 74) is an essential guide for anyone seeking to understand how feminist legal theory affects issues ranging from child custody to sexual harassment. With its clear and comprehensive coverage, this book is an invaluable resource for those looking to explore the powerful and far-reaching implications of law and gender.
Fifty Feminist Mantras: A Yearlong Practice for Cultivating Feminist Consciousness
Fifty Feminist Mantras: A Yearlong Practice for Cultivating Feminist Consciousness is an illustrated journal for feminists looking to raise their consciousness and strengthen their well-being in a pos...itive, inclusive, and radical way. Through a series of mantras, guided reflections, and writing prompts, readers can explore their own feminist identity and take action in the world.
The journal includes fifty mantras, such as “Grow Soft” and “Enact Your Emotions”, arranged by week and season. Each mantra is accompanied by thoughtful reflections and guided writing prompts to help readers explore their beliefs and feelings around feminism. Additionally, the journal includes journal pages for readers to fill, allowing them to reflect on their journey and document their progress.
Fifty Feminist Mantras is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of feminism and take action in the world. Through this powerful year-long practice, readers can cultivate a strong sense of self and make a positive impact in their communities.
The Feminist Activity Book is the perfect way to express your rage against the patriarchy and get creative at the same time. Whether you're looking to make a statement with your art and crafts or just... want to have some fun, Gemma Correll's Feminist Activity Book has something for everyone. From Feminist All-Star Trading Cards to Destroy the Page-Triarchy, Sexist Social Media Bingo, and A Feminist ABC, this book is full of activities that will help you fight the good fight and bring you one step closer to an egalitarian utopia.
This book is full of colorful and intersectional projects that will help you express yourself and make a statement. From coloring pages and puzzles to writing activities and games, The Feminist Activity Book has something for everyone. With activities that will help you learn about feminism, challenge the status quo, and explore the power of your own voice, this book will help you find your feminist power and remind you to laugh once in awhile.
Whether you're a seasoned activist or a newbie looking to make a statement, The Feminist Activity Book is the perfect way to express your rage against the patriarchy and get creative at the same time. So grab your colored pencils and let's get started!
Rape on the Public Agenda: Feminism and the Politics of Sexual Assault
Rape on the Public Agenda: Feminism and the Politics of Sexual Assault is an essential book for those seeking to understand the history, strategies, and implications of the anti-rape movement. Through... her research, Maria Bevacqua illuminates the movement’s importance to the broader women’s movement, and discusses the public policy implications of this activism. She traces the roots of rape consciousness, examines how feminists first articulated the rape experience as a women’s issue, and considers recent tensions in the movement, including allegations of a feminist date rape “hype” in the media and in the academy. Bevacqua also untangles the public and legislative responses to the rape issue, analyzing both the political context that made policymakers receptive to anti-rape goals and the effect of the anti-rape movement on American political and social life. This timely book is invaluable for those seeking to understand the history, strategies, and implications of the anti-rape movement.
The Story of Jane: The Legendary Underground Feminist Abortion Service
The Story of Jane: The Legendary Underground Feminist Abortion Service is a powerful account of the women who founded and ran the Abortion Counseling Service, also known as Jane. Written by one of its... members, it is a compelling testament to a woman’s right to control her own body, and to the power of women helping women. It is also the subject of the acclaimed HBO documentary The Janes.
In 1969, Jane was founded in Chicago as an underground organization providing low-cost abortion services before the procedure was legalized. Jane initially counseled women and referred them to abortion providers who set their own prices and conditions. As the organization grew, so did its capacity to protect its clients. Determined to reclaim women’s reproductive power, many members of Jane learned to perform abortions themselves.
The Story of Jane is an extraordinary history of the organization’s development, the internal conflicts within the group, and the impact its work had on both the women it helped and the members themselves. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of reproductive rights and the power of women helping women.
Contemporary Feminist Research from Theory to Practice
Contemporary Feminist Research from Theory to Practice is an engaging and comprehensive text that provides readers with cutting-edge theories, methods, and practical strategies for conducting research... into gender inequities and the experiences of individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.
This text covers a wide range of topics, from quantitative and qualitative research approaches, to content and media analysis, to evaluating programs and interventions. It also addresses ethical issues and highlights innovative uses of digital media. The focus is on studying gender inequities as they are experienced by individuals and groups from diverse cultural, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and with diverse gender identities.
In addition, this text delves into the process of writing and publishing feminist research, covering topics such as public scholarship, activism, and arts-based practices. The companion website features interviews with prominent feminist researchers.
Pedagogical features include case examples of feminist research, running glossaries of key terms, boxes highlighting hot topics and key points for practice, end-of-chapter discussion questions and activities, end-of-chapter annotated suggested reading, sample letters to research participants, and an appendix of feminist scholars organized by discipline.
Contemporary Feminist Research from Theory to Practice is an essential text for anyone interested in exploring the breadth of contemporary feminist research practices.
Feminist Ryan Gosling: Feminist Theory (as Imagined) from Your Favorite Sensitive Movie Dude
Feminist Ryan Gosling is the perfect combination of two of the most beloved things for many women: feminism and Ryan Gosling. Based on the popular blog of the same name, Feminist Ryan Gosling pairs sw...oon-worthy photos of the sensitive, steamy actor with feminist theories to the delight of women (and more than a few of their mothers) everywhere. The blog was created by Danielle Henderson and her classmates as a way to keep track of the feminist theorists they were studying in class. Little did they know that it would become an overnight sensation!
The book contains over 100 photos and captions, including the best “Hey girl” lines from the blog, as well as 80 percent brand-new material. Feminist Ryan Gosling is a must-have for feminists and fans of the actor alike. It’s a great way to learn about feminist theory in a fun and engaging way. Plus, it’s a great reminder that gender equality is still something we should strive for.
So, if you’re looking for a fun and informative way to learn about feminist theory, look no further than Feminist Ryan Gosling. It’s sure to be a hit with feminists and Ryan Gosling fans alike!
The Essential Feminist Reader (Modern Library Classics)
The Essential Feminist Reader (Modern Library Classics) is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of women. This collection of primary source material from around the globe spans m...ore than five centuries and includes short works of fiction and drama, political manifestos, and the work of less well-known writers. Prizewinning historian Estelle B. Freedman brings decades of teaching experience and scholarship to her selections, which feature some of the most influential feminist thinkers of all time, such as Susan B. Anthony, Simone de Beauvoir, W.E.B. Du Bois, Hélène Cixous, Betty Friedan, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Emma Goldman, Guerrilla Girls, Ding Ling, Audre Lorde, John Stuart Mill, Christine de Pizan, Adrienne Rich, Margaret Sanger, Huda Shaarawi, Sojourner Truth, Mary Wollstonecraft, and Virginia Woolf.
Freedman’s cogent Introduction assesses the challenges facing feminism and provides an accessible, lively commentary that contextualizes each piece. The Essential Feminist Reader is a vital addition to feminist scholarship, offering readers an invaluable resource for understanding the history of women’s rights and the struggle for gender equality.
Feminist and Queer Theory: An Intersectional and Transnational Reader
Feminist and Queer Theory: An Intersectional and Transnational Reader is an essential resource for understanding the intersection of feminist and queer studies. This book is an invaluable resource for... students and scholars seeking to expand their understanding of the complexities of gender and sexuality, as well as the ways in which these identities are shaped by global contexts.
The book is organized into four major sections: Feminist and Queer Theory, Transnational Feminisms, Intersectional Feminisms, and Queer Intersections. Each section offers a comprehensive overview of the major topics, theories, and debates in the field, as well as a wide range of examples from around the world. Through its selection of scholarly, activist, and creative voices, the book provides an illuminating look at the ways in which gender and sexuality are shaped by im/migration, borders, science, technology, and digital cultures.
Feminist and Queer Theory: An Intersectional and Transnational Reader is an invaluable tool for exploring the complexities of gender and sexuality in a global context. It is a must-have resource for anyone looking to expand their understanding of feminist and queer studies.
Feminist Theory: A Philosophical Anthology is an essential collection of philosophical thought on the topics of feminism, sex, and gender. This anthology provides an overview of the development of fem...inism as a philosophical movement and includes classic and contemporary sources of feminist thought. The anthology addresses seven philosophically significant questions regarding feminism, its central concepts, and the project of centering women’s experience.
Topics covered include the nature of sexist oppression, the sex/gender distinction, how gender-based norms influence conceptions of rationality, knowledge, and scientific objectivity, feminist ethics, feminist perspectives on self and autonomy, whether there exist distinct feminine moral perspectives, and what would comprise true liberation.
This anthology contains selections by renowned feminist theorists such as Mary Wollstonecraft, John Stuart Mill, Simone de Beauvior, Kate Millett, bell hooks, Marilyn Frye, Martha Nussbaum, Louise Antony, Sally Haslanger, Helen Longino, Marilyn Friedman, Catharine MacKinnon, and Drucilla Cornell. Each selection offers a unique perspective on the topics discussed, providing a comprehensive overview of feminist theory.
Feminist Theory: A Philosophical Anthology is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in exploring the history, development, and implications of feminist theory. This anthology offers a comprehensive look at the various aspects of feminism, sex, and gender and provides an essential foundation for further study.
A Sentimental Education is a collection of essays and reflections by Hannah McGregor, the podcaster behind Witch, Please and Secret Feminist Agenda, that explore the collective practices of feminist m...eaning-making. Through memoir and theory, McGregor considers the ways in which we make meaning through reading, critique, podcasting, and even mourning.
This book invites readers to reconsider the culture, media, political structures, and lived experiences that inform our individual and collective movements through the world. In the tradition of feminist autotheory, McGregor works outward from her embodied experience as a white settler, a fat femme, and a motherless daughter.
A Sentimental Education is a meditation on what it means to care deeply and to know that caring is both necessary and utterly insufficient. It is a book that speaks to the ongoing struggle of doing feminist scholarship not as a methodology but as a way of life. Through her prose, McGregor offers an original, powerful, and timely contribution to the field of feminist studies.
Feminist theory is a field of study that explores the effects of gender inequality and injustice, particularly towards women. It is a critical approach that analyzes social, cultural, and political structures to identify and challenge gender-based discrimination, oppression and marginalization. In this article, we will explore valuable tips for those who are interested in products related to feminist theory in the Politics & Social Sciences category.
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Therefore, you should choose feminist theory products that come from diverse authors, including those from marginalized communities. This will enable you to get a wide range of perspectives and a more comprehensive understanding of feminist theory.
Tip 2: Look for Intersectionality
Intersectionality is a concept that recognizes that people have multiple identities and experiences that intersect with one another to shape their experiences. For instance, a woman's experience of gender inequality may be different if she belongs to a marginalized racial or ethnic group. Similarly, a woman's experience of discrimination may be different if she identifies as LGBTQIA+. Intersectionality is crucial in feminist theory because it recognizes that gender oppression cannot be understood in isolation from other forms of oppression, such as racism, classism, ableism, and homophobia.
Therefore, when choosing feminist theory products, look for works that incorporate intersectionality. Such products will offer a more nuanced understanding of the experiences of women and how various forms of identity-based oppression are intertwined.
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When evaluating methodology, consider whether the author provides evidence to support their arguments. You should also evaluate how they collect and analyze data. This will enable you to determine whether the methodology is rigorous, reliable, and valid, and whether the conclusions drawn are justifiable.
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Conclusion
Feminist Theory is an essential field of study that requires attention, especially in today's society, where the fight for gender equality continues. When it comes to choosing Feminist Theory products in the Politics & Social Science category, there are various factors to consider, such as the author's positionality, intersectionality, methodology, relevance, and accessibility. If you consider these factors, you will be able to choose products that provide comprehensive insights into gender issues and offer practical solutions to address them.