| Description |
xviii, 311 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Summary |
"New aspects of the misogyny that impacts girls and women worldwide continue to emerge every day. However, recent movements (e.g., #MeToo, Time's Up, the Women's March) indicate a strong hunger for a meaningful resource for thoughtful activists. Impassioned but practical, this book discusses the social contexts of misogyny, such as toxic masculinity and rape culture. It traces the history of misogyny and considers its meaning today-what is new and what is old. The author also proposes strategies for effective feminist action. Written for advocates of gender equality who are already aware of misogyny, the book includes Action Steps as tools for activism on both the individual and political levels. Misogyny is a timely text that offers concrete guidance as we strive for the egalitarian society that, despite all setbacks, we are capable of achieving."-- Provided by publisher. |
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"Impassioned but practical, this book will call out what needs to be called out about misogyny and propose strategies for effective action. Most of the current books on feminism are "wake up calls" but this book is aimed toward the persons who are already aware and want to fight misogyny"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: I'm a feminist - now what? -- A closer look at misogyny -- Silencing of women -- Intersectionality -- When masculinity becomes toxic -- When a culture is embedded with rape -- Pandora's jar: the messy politics of reproductive health -- Reflections: the inner work of activism -- Taking action: the outer work of activism -- Failure is impossible. |
| Summary |
New aspects of misogyny emerge every day. Recent movements such as #MeToo, Time's Up, and the Women's March, indicate a strong hunger for a meaningful resource for thoughtful activists. Ukockis discusses the social contexts of misogyny, such as toxic masculinity and rape culture. She traces the history of misogyny and considers its meaning today, while also proposing strategies for effective feminist action. The result is a timely text that offers concrete guidance as we strive for the egalitarian society that we are capable of achieving. -- adapted from jacket |
| Subject |
Misogyny.
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Women -- Psychology.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Feminism & Feminist Theory.
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Misogyny. (OCoLC)fst01023668
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Women -- Psychology.
(OCoLC)fst01176894
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Ukockis, Gail L., 1962- Misogyny. New York : Oxford University Press, 2019 9780190876357 (DLC) 2018037527 |
| ISBN |
9780190876340 hardcover |
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0190876344 hardcover |
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9780190876357 updf |
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9780190876364 ebook |
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