Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions: Second Edition (Owlet Book)

by Gloria Steinem

Paperback, 1995

Status

Available

Publication

Holt Paperbacks (1995), Edition: 2, 432 pages

Description

This phenomenally successful book, that has sold nearly a half a million copies since its original publication in 1983, is Gloria Steinem's most diverse and timeless collection of essays.

User reviews

LibraryThing member literarysarah
Gloria Steinem is a good writer and an interesting public figure. I've never been ashamed to call myself a feminist and reading this book of essays makes me proud of that. The memoir section is the strongest with its heartfelt storytelling. The profiles of five women are also intriguing. The
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shorter essays about issues are a bit repetitive but they do serve to remind us how far we've come since the 1970s and how far we have yet to go.
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LibraryThing member PuddinTame
This is the sort of book that on one hand, can remind me of why I think it is a good thing that feminism exists, and why, on the other hand, I stopped calling myself a feminist.

Gloria Steinem's piece about her mother is a moving, stark example of the problems of mental illness. I dislike it, on the
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other hand, because I feel that Steinem, as well as other feminists such as Germaine Greer, twist feminism to transfer responsibility from family members to society. Greer's excuses for her father are somewhat sickening.

As I expected, I didn't agree with her about the subject of work. When she claimed that feminism honored virginity, I threw the book across the room so hard it hit the opposite wall.

Still, worth reading as a view of society from a respected (by some) activist.
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LibraryThing member MickyFine
A collection of Steinem's articles and essays written between 1965 and 1982. Interesting not only for it's exploration of issues within the second-wave of feminism but also as a historical document. While I don't always agree with Steinem's stance or arguments, I did find the reading to be mentally
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provoking leaving me considering where I stand as a feminist.
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LibraryThing member StigE
Useful advice on organising, historically interesting and even if all the issues are still relevant, the texts are anchored in the 70s and 80s and feel dated. Glad i read it, but won't recommend it to others than those with an interest in the history of feminism.
LibraryThing member dreamweaversunited
By far the best essay in this book is "Ruth's Song (Because She Could Not Sing It)". It's the story of Steinem's relationship with her mother, and it hits you like a blow to the solar plexus. If nothing else, read this book for that essay and the brilliant satirical "If Men Could Menstruate."
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Otherwise, trigger warning for transphobia and colonialist attitudes.
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LibraryThing member thewestwing
It’s interesting how relevant these essays are to the modern feminist struggle as they were when written in the 60s, 70s and 80s. While victories have been won in the movement, many battles continue.

Awards

Best Fiction for Young Adults (Selection — 1983)

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1983

Physical description

432 p.; 5.54 inches

ISBN

0805042024 / 9780805042023

Local notes

Autobiography

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