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Kate Austin

WOMAN (A Feminist Masterpiece)

In 'WOMAN', author Kate Austin delivers a powerful feminist manifesto that explores the complexities of womanhood across cultures and history. Through a combination of essays, poetry, and personal narratives, Austin challenges traditional gender norms and sheds light on the experiences of women worldwide. Her writing style is poignant yet accessible, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in gender studies and feminist literature. Drawing inspiration from prominent feminist thinkers such as Audre Lorde and bell hooks, 'WOMAN' adds a fresh perspective to the ongoing conversation about women's rights and equality. Kate Austin's deep understanding of feminist theory and her own lived experiences as a woman undoubtedly influenced the creation of this groundbreaking work. Her passion for social justice and gender equality shines through in every page, making 'WOMAN' a crucial addition to any feminist bookshelf. I highly recommend this book to readers who want to engage with thought-provoking ideas about gender, power, and identity.
14 afgedrukte pagina’s
Auteursrechteigenaar
Bookwire
Oorspronkelijke uitgave
2017
Jaar van uitgave
2017
Uitgeverij
Musaicum Books
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  • Tata Osipovaciteerde uit7 jaar geleden
    but what is intellect when it has no sympathy with human kind
  • Sesiliciteerde uit8 jaar geleden
    But I think it is my Privilege to say that it is high time my sex ceased to monopolize all the modesty and that man ceased to monopolize all the intelligence. It is time we had a fair division and I am quite sure a little modesty will not hurt the men. As for intelligence, my sex has already experimented with that ingredient, and found it like mother Eve’s forbidden fruit: Very Good.
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    Woman and man as well even today are the victims of laws and customs that originated ages ago in brute force among our savage ancestors that lived in caves and fought each other over the possession of a bone or a woman, man the strongest physically but not mentally enslaved the woman and by an exhibition of muscular Power wielded in the shape of clubs over weaker men, enslaved them also. The “law of might” came and fastened its hold on the Human race and curses Humanity to the present day.

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