Femininity
by Susan Brownmiller /
2016 / English / PDF
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With intelligence and humor, Susan Brownmiller explores the
history and unspoken rules of the burden of 'feminine
perfection.'
With intelligence and humor, Susan Brownmiller explores the
history and unspoken rules of the burden of 'feminine
perfection.'
What is femininity? How is it measured? What are its demands? How
are women meant to dress, look, think, act, feel, and be,
according to the mores of society?
What is femininity? How is it measured? What are its demands? How
are women meant to dress, look, think, act, feel, and be,
according to the mores of society?
Susan Brownmiller offers a witty and often pointed critique of
the concept of femininityin contemporary culture and throughout
history. She explores the demands placed upon women to fit an
established mold, examines female stereotypes, and celebrates the
hard-won advances in women's lifestyle and attire. At once
profound, revolutionary, empowering, and entertaining, Femininity
challenges the accepted female norm while appreciating the women
throughout history who have courageously broken free of its
constraints.
Susan Brownmiller offers a witty and often pointed critique of
the concept of femininityin contemporary culture and throughout
history. She explores the demands placed upon women to fit an
established mold, examines female stereotypes, and celebrates the
hard-won advances in women's lifestyle and attire. At once
profound, revolutionary, empowering, and entertaining, Femininity
challenges the accepted female norm while appreciating the women
throughout history who have courageously broken free of its
constraints.
