Misogynies

Reflections on Myths and Malice

Author: Joan Smith
ISBN: 0449906760

"MISOGYNIES is a superb and vivid piece of writing, eminently readable, wonderfully fresh."PHYLLIS CHESLERAuthor of WOMEN AND MADNESSIn this collection of stinging essays Joan Smith explores the phenomenon of women-hating in politics, religion, history, literature, and popular culture on both sides of the Atlantic. A fascinating collection from the mind of a scholar, educator, and observer of our society, MISOGYNIES will make readers of both genders wonder more about the excuses for hatred of women we create as a society, why we accept them, and what it means to all of our lives.

Publisher: Fawcett Columbine
Publish Date: 1992

Subjects: Law / Discrimination, Social Science / Discrimination & Race Relations, Social Science / Gender Studies

This book is available in the following Community Centers: Women's Center (Location: Essays)