ISBN:
9780190876357
,
9780190876364
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (xviii, 311 Seiten)
,
Illustrationen
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Ukockis, Gail L., 1962 - Misogyny
DDC:
303.3/85082
Keywords:
Misogyny
;
Women Psychology
;
Frauenfeindlichkeit
;
Vergewaltigung
;
Männlichkeitskult
Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
"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"--
Abstract:
Machine generated contents note: -- Introduction: New Misogyny, Ancient Hatreds -- Three Levels of Misogyny -- Silencing of Women -- Intersectionality: Not Just Another Buzz Word -- When a Culture is Embedded with Rape -- When Masculinity Becomes Toxic -- Pandora's Jar: The Messy Politics of Reproductive Health -- Surviving the New Misogyny -- Overcoming the New Misogyny -- Thriving in an Egalitarian Society
Abstract:
Cover -- Misogyny -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Introduction: I'm a Feminist-Now What? -- The Resurgence of Misogyny -- First Case Study: Amy Schumer and the Heckler -- Silencing of Women -- Public Sphere Versus Private Sphere -- Sexual Harassment on the Job -- Objectification -- Beauty Bias -- Second Case Study: Advertising -- On Being a Scary Radical Feminist -- Structure of the Book -- Action Steps -- 2. A Closer Look at Misogyny -- Introduction -- Gender Violence: Sex Trafficking -- Silencing of Women -- Public Sphere/Private Sphere -- Objectification -- Beauty Bias -- Why the Manosphere Matters -- Capitalism on Steroids -- Aggressive Behavior and Hostility Toward Women -- Men of the Manosphere, Can We Talk? -- Sports Culture -- Influence of Capitalism -- Marginalization of Women -- Social Implications of Sports Culture -- Action Steps -- 3. Silencing of Women -- Introduction -- Women in Politics -- Personal Attacks -- Learning to Hate Hillary Clinton -- Credibility -- Action Steps -- 4. Intersectionality -- Introduction -- Trauma Background -- Adverse Childhood Experience -- Trauma as Adults -- Racism and Trauma -- The Angry Black Woman Stereotype -- Native American Women -- Latinas/Latinx -- Conclusion -- Action Steps -- 5. When Masculinity Becomes Toxic -- Introduction -- Masculine Norms -- Masculine Norm One: Desire to Win -- Masculine Norm Two: Emotional Control -- Masculine Norm Three: Risk-Taking -- Masculine Norm Four: Violence -- Masculine Norm Five: Dominance -- Masculine Norm Six: Playboy Behavior -- Masculine Norm Seven: Self-Reliance -- Masculine Norm Eight: Primacy of Work -- Masculine Norm Nine: Power over Women -- Masculine Norm Ten: Disdain for Homosexuals -- Masculine Norm Eleven: Pursuit of Status -- Action Steps -- 6. When a Culture Is Embedded with Rape -- Introduction
Abstract:
Rape in Art -- Male Dominance -- Medieval Myths and Male Fantasy -- Power of Language -- Slut-Shaming -- Slut-Shaming Is Nothing New -- Clothing -- Suicide -- "Slut" as a Term of Female Empowerment -- Action Steps -- 7. Pandora's Jar: The Messy Politics of Reproductive Health -- Introduction -- The Politics of Periods -- Access to Supplies -- Menstrual Pain -- International Trends -- Abortion Stories -- Story of One Doctor and One Staff Member -- Stories of Women Who Ended Their Pregnancies -- Stories of Regret -- If Abortion Were Criminalized in the United States -- Final Thoughts -- Action Steps -- 8. Reflections: The Inner Work of Activism -- Working on Our Own Biases -- Self-Reflection for Thoughtful Activists -- Beauty Bias -- Implicit Bias and Ageism -- Discomfort with Transgender Persons -- 9. Taking Action: The Outer Work of Activism -- Introduction: Thoughtful Activism -- Alliances with Other Movements -- Labor Movement -- Ecofeminism-Women Fighting for Environmental Survival -- Political Tools -- The Power of Writing -- The Power of Oratory -- The Power of Political Advocacy -- 10. Failure Is Impossible -- Introduction -- When Activism Works -- Frances Perkins-"You Just Can't Be Afraid" -- Pat Schroeder-"She Wins, We Win" -- Local Successes -- Resurgence of Feminism -- Fighting Sexual Harassment -- Women Running for Office -- Young Feminists -- Iceland -- Final Words -- Index
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