Against Our Will by Susan Brownmiller
Men, Women and Rape
This book is a comprehensive study of rape throughout history, examining its use as a tool of domination and control, and its societal implications. The author argues that rape is not about sex but about power, and that it is a pervasive issue deeply ingrained in society's patriarchal structures. The book also explores the legal and cultural attitudes towards rape, highlighting the need for change in societal perception and response to this crime.
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- Published
- 1975
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 472
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 61st on Ms. Readers’ 100 Best Feminist Non-Fiction Books of All Time (Ms. Magazine)
- 100 Best Political Books (Guardian)
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)
- 75 Books by Women Whose Words Have Changed the World (Women's National Book Association)
- The New York Public Library's Books of the Century (New York Public Library)