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Doubleday (1970), Edition: Book Club (BCE/BOMC), Paperback
Description
"Sexual Politics laid the foundation for subsequent feminist scholarship by showing how cultural discourse reflects a systematized subjugation and exploitation of women. Millett demonstrates in detail how patriarchy's attitudes and systems penetrate literature, philosophy, psychology, and politics. Her incendiary work rocked the foundations of the literary canon by castigating time-honored classics - from D.H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley's Lover to Norman Mailer's The Naked and the Dead - for their use of sex to degrade and undermine women." "A new introduction to this edition draws attention to some of the forms patriarchy has taken recently in consolidating its oppressive and dangerous control."--Jacket.
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LibraryThing member abirdman
One of the first huge and important scholarly feminist tracts of the 70's. Influential, though it's somewhat dated.
LibraryThing member Christine_Blackthorn
It is a book that has started the second wave (or third depending which academic you follow) of feminism and as such it has already historical value. It is a fascinating read, even today.
LibraryThing member jjrenoux
In the late 1970s, in New york City, Kate was a friend, although for a short period because I moved away and lost contact. She was a fascinating person, incredibly astute and aware of women struggles. I am a man, and I thoroughly enjoyed her company, never felt that the women's lib movement was
A sad note to her writing is that in 2015, women are still struggling in many parts of the world and also in the US, at the mercy of retard right wing politicians who seem to be incapable of recognizing their fears of the other sex, with their miserable antediluvian concepts. The worst is, that they are the ones condemning the way other societies are treating women without realizing that they are as bad if not worst, because of their hypocritical diatribes.
A book that every members of congress should read and learn by heart.
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against people like me. When I was in need of shelter, she provided me with one and I still regret to this day not having been able to say thank you in a very meaningful way.A sad note to her writing is that in 2015, women are still struggling in many parts of the world and also in the US, at the mercy of retard right wing politicians who seem to be incapable of recognizing their fears of the other sex, with their miserable antediluvian concepts. The worst is, that they are the ones condemning the way other societies are treating women without realizing that they are as bad if not worst, because of their hypocritical diatribes.
A book that every members of congress should read and learn by heart.
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LibraryThing member Christine_Blackthorn
It is a book that has started the second wave (or third depending which academic you follow) of feminism and as such it has already historical value. It is a fascinating read, even today.
LibraryThing member Christine_Blackthorn
It is a book that has started the second wave (or third depending which academic you follow) of feminism and as such it has already historical value. It is a fascinating read, even today.
LibraryThing member LolaKarns
My favorite Tara Mills so far! Inspired by the secret life of a politician's wife, Ms. Mills weaves a memorable story full of intelligent wit and sexy sizzle. Justine Hubbard knows her marriage to an up and coming politician Gary is a sham, but she plays the game until meeting photographer Sean
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o'Donnell. Sean recognizes the deep loneliness in Justine because it is an emotion he knows well. The interplay between the two is so fun and sophisticated. The scene at the museum crackles with vitality and I laughed alongside the characters, even as my heart broke knowing their conundrum. A highly recommended read. Show Less
LibraryThing member LolaKarns
My favorite Tara Mills so far! Inspired by the secret life of a politician's wife, Ms. Mills weaves a memorable story full of intelligent wit and sexy sizzle. Justine Hubbard knows her marriage to an up and coming politician Gary is a sham, but she plays the game until meeting photographer Sean
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o'Donnell. Sean recognizes the deep loneliness in Justine because it is an emotion he knows well. The interplay between the two is so fun and sophisticated. The scene at the museum crackles with vitality and I laughed alongside the characters, even as my heart broke knowing their conundrum. A highly recommended read. Show Less
LibraryThing member deckla
An eyeopener. Moving, so scanning in some books. My favorite ones. After reading this, I swore off Mailer and H. Miller forever. Met Kate later, when she was making art in a studio in the East Village. My idea of an artistic rebel.
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Original publication date
1970
Physical description
9.3 inches
Other editions
Sexual Politics by Kate Millet (Paperback)
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