Men Explain Things To Me by Rebecca Solnit
This book is a collection of essays that delve into the issues of feminism, gender inequality, and the pervasive problem of men dismissing and undermining women's voices. It opens with a now-iconic essay that recounts a personal experience where the author was patronizingly lectured to about her own book by a man who failed to recognize her as its author. The essays explore the cultural phenomenon where women's knowledge and expertise are often questioned or ignored, leading to broader discussions about power dynamics, violence against women, and the struggle for women's rights. Through incisive commentary and sharp wit, the book examines the silencing of women and calls for a more equitable social discourse.
The 6781st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2014
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 130-160
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.3)
- Alternate Titles
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- Los Hombres Me Explican Cosas
- Men Explain Things to Me
- Muži Mi To Vysvetlia
- Mężczyźni Objaśniają Mi świat
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 25 of the Best Nonfiction Books of All Time (Book Riot)
- 40 Essential Feminist Books to Read for Women's History Month (Harpers Bazaar)
- An Updated Canon: 72 Books Every Man Should Read (InsideHook)
- Honi’s 100 Best Books of the 21st century (Honi Soit)