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Kinnaird's study found the books highly correlated with "female protagonists' authenticity and empowerment." [14] The books included female characters that acted "courageously within society's bounds," defied "society for personal ambition," and acted "as a catalyst for change." [14]
"Loving Books: Male/Female/Feminist" from Hot Wire, Andrea Dworkin (1985) [386] Magic Mommas, Trembling Sisters, Puritans and Perverts: Feminist Essays , Joanna Russ (1985) [ 387 ] The Reasons Why: Essays on the New Civil Rights Law Recognizing Pornography as Sex Discrimination , Andrea Dworkin and Catharine MacKinnon (1985)
She argues that "feminist" isn't an insult, but rather a label that should be embraced by all. While feminism advocates for equity and equality between men and women in all aspects of life, the fiercest opponents of women's liberation believe that feminism is a social movement that focuses on reversing gender roles and making men inferior.
Victoria Woodhull was the first woman to run for president in the U.S. and she made her historic run in 1872 – before women even had the right to vote! She supported women's suffrage as well as welfare for the poor, and though it was frowned upon at the time, she didn't shy away from being vocal about sexual freedom.
There's Always Been a Women's Movement in the Twentieth Century, Dale Spender (1983) "Whose Press? Whose Freedom?", Andrea Dworkin (1983) [519] "Comparable Worth" from In These Times, Joreen (1984) [520] "Female Rabbis, Male Fears", Chaim Sedler-Feller (1984) In Search of Answers: Indian Women's Voices, Madhu Kishwar and Ruth Vanita
The book has been translated and adapted by women's groups around the world and is available in 33 languages. [3] Sales for all the books exceed four million copies. [4] The New York Times has called the seminal book "America's best-selling book on all aspects of women's health" and a "feminist classic". [5]
Chelsea Candelario/PureWow. 2. “I know my worth. I embrace my power. I say if I’m beautiful. I say if I’m strong. You will not determine my story.
Author bell hooks wrote a critical analysis of the book, called "Dig Deep: Beyond Lean In". [14] hooks calls Sandberg's position "faux feminist" and describes her stance on gender equality in the workplace as agreeable to those who wield power in society—wealthy white men, according to hooks—in a seemingly feminist package. hooks writes, "[Sandberg] comes across as a lovable younger sister ...