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Sexual Politics
Written by Kate Millett
Narrated by Alyssa Bresnahan
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A sensation upon its publication in 1970, Sexual Politics documents the subjugation of women in great literature and art. Kate Millett's analysis targets four revered authors?D. H. Lawrence, Henry Miller, Norman Mailer, and Jean Genet?and builds a damning profile of literature's patriarchal myths and their extension into psychology, philosophy, and politics. Her eloquence and popular examples taught a generation to recognize inequities masquerading as nature and proved the value of feminist critique in all facets of life. This new edition features the scholar Catharine A. MacKinnon and the New Yorker correspondent Rebecca Mead on the importance of Millett's work to challenging the complacency that sidelines feminism.
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Kate Millett
Kate Millett is the author of Sexual Politics and The Loony-Bin Trip.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book is kind of intense. Basically an academic critique of culture, but primarily of literature, from a feminist perspective. It’s intense in that it assumes that you are as well read as the author in the works she reviews, some I knew well, some I did not read but was familiar enough with the work, some were works I would like to read someday and others, like Norman Mailer, I have no desire whatsoever to read. In those places where I was unfamiliar with the work, I simply had to accept her interpretation, which I am always hesitant to do. The book was written in and in the sensibilities of the mid seventies, so, readers too young to be familiar with that era, will miss the connections, the nuanced points of view, the author is trying to make.
However, it is seminal work, if you’ll excuse the term, and I believe it is something with which anyone dedicated to feminism should be familiar. It can be depressing to discover what has not changed in the 50 years since the book was first published, but it also makes clear what is still on the agenda.
Highly recommended, but not a pleasure read. Intellectually challenging, particularly as a man, but very rewarding if one is dedicated to remaining teachable.3 people found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5An eyeopener. Moving, so scanning in some books. My favorite ones. After reading this, I swore off Mailer and H. Miller forever. Met Kate later, when she was making art in a studio in the East Village. My idea of an artistic rebel.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5My favorite Tara Mills so far! Inspired by the secret life of a politician's wife, Ms. Mills weaves a memorable story full of intelligent wit and sexy sizzle. Justine Hubbard knows her marriage to an up and coming politician Gary is a sham, but she plays the game until meeting photographer Sean o'Donnell. Sean recognizes the deep loneliness in Justine because it is an emotion he knows well. The interplay between the two is so fun and sophisticated. The scene at the museum crackles with vitality and I laughed alongside the characters, even as my heart broke knowing their conundrum. A highly recommended read.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5In the late 1970s, in New york City, Kate was a friend, although for a short period because I moved away and lost contact. She was a fascinating person, incredibly astute and aware of women struggles. I am a man, and I thoroughly enjoyed her company, never felt that the women's lib movement was against people like me. When I was in need of shelter, she provided me with one and I still regret to this day not having been able to say thank you in a very meaningful way.A sad note to her writing is that in 2015, women are still struggling in many parts of the world and also in the US, at the mercy of retard right wing politicians who seem to be incapable of recognizing their fears of the other sex, with their miserable antediluvian concepts. The worst is, that they are the ones condemning the way other societies are treating women without realizing that they are as bad if not worst, because of their hypocritical diatribes.A book that every members of congress should read and learn by heart.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It is a book that has started the second wave (or third depending which academic you follow) of feminism and as such it has already historical value. It is a fascinating read, even today.