Ukockis pulls no punches in this overview of misogyny and its discontents. Misogyny provides a primer and a plan for the #MeToo era and beyond.
Walsh, PhD, MSW, LCSW, Associate Professor and BSW Program Coordinator, School of Social Work, Millersville University "Can feminists be funny? Can men be feminists? Can we create a more just society that upholds the rights and dignity of all human beings? Gail Ukockis answers a resounding yes, yes, and yes. Maybe an ex-library copy and not include the accompanying CDs, access codes or other supplemental materials."The author's insights are authentic, accessible, and relatable. Possible slightly loose binding, minor highlighting and marginalia, cocked spine or torn dust jacket. 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."-Ĭhoose your shipping method in Checkout. 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. The author also proposes strategies for effective feminist action. It traces the history of misogyny and considers its meaning today-what is new and what is old. Impassioned but practical, this book discusses the social contexts of misogyny, such as toxic masculinity and rape culture. However, recent movements (e.g., #MeToo, Time's Up, the Women's March) indicate a strong hunger for a meaningful resource for thoughtful activists. "New aspects of the misogyny that impacts girls and women worldwide continue to emerge every day.
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