Misogyny

The New Activism

Inbunden, Engelska, 2019

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Beskrivning

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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2019-02-28
Mått:211 x 147 x 30 mm
Vikt:658 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:336
Förlag:OUP USA
ISBN:9780190876340

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Gail Ukockis, PhD, MSW, LSW, MA, is an educator and social worker who had taught a Women's Issues course for eleven years at Ohio Dominican University. As author of the textbook Women's Issues for a New Generation: A Social Work Perspective (Oxford University Press, 2016), Dr. Ukockis combined her intellectual insights with an engaging writing style. Her graduate studies in history, alongside her PhD in social work and practice experience with diverse clients, have given her a unique perspective stressing practical action to fight sexism.

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This book looks at attacks on women's rights (broadly defined) and the possibilities for activism. Writing for a nonspecialist audience, especially those who are new to the issues involved, Ukockis addresses her readers directly, as if speaking to a small group, interspersing her presentation with asides, personal anecdotes, and even the occasional joke... Highly recommended.

Innehållsförteckning

Chapter One: Introduction: New Misogyny, Ancient HatredsChapter Two: Three Levels of MisogynyChapter Three: Silencing of WomenChapter Four: Intersectionality: Not Just Another Buzz WordChapter Five: When a Culture is Embedded with RapeChapter Six: When Masculinity Becomes ToxicChapter Seven: Pandora's Jar: The Messy Politics of Reproductive HealthChapter Eight: Surviving the New MisogynyChapter Nine: Overcoming the New MisogynyChapter Ten: Thriving in an Egalitarian Society