Sexual Politics by Kate Millett
The Classic Analysis of the Interplay Between Gender and Power
The book in question is a seminal text in feminist literature that explores the dynamics of power in relation to gender and sexuality. It critically examines the ways in which patriarchy is upheld through cultural and literary norms, dissecting classic works of literature and contemporary cultural artifacts to expose the underlying misogyny. The author argues that sex is a political category and power is exercised over women through sexual politics, which perpetuate male dominance and female subjugation. By challenging the accepted social constructs of the time, the book contributed significantly to the second wave of feminism and sparked widespread debate about the roles and representations of men and women in society.
The 1784th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1970
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 25th on Ms. Readers’ 100 Best Feminist Non-Fiction Books of All Time (Ms. Magazine)
- 100 Best Political Books (Guardian)
- A Hundred Novels to Change Your Life (The Daily Mail)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)
- The Best Political Nonfiction Books Ever (Esquire)