Feminity
Susan Brownmiller
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Feminity
Published
1986
Publisher
Paladin
Pages
218
ISBN-10
0586085343
Description
Brownmiller addresses the set of societal strictures, esthetic ideals, and assigned "characteristics" which governs the lives of half of America, and which goes by the name of Femininity. Biological femaleness, writes Brownmiller, is the smallest part of the elusive quality we know as femininity, which "always demands more. It must constantly reassure its audience by a willing demonstration of difference, even when one does not exist in nature." Body and gesture, skin and hair, conversation and clothing; the way a woman speaks, the way she sits, the way she smells: all are ruled by a code that requires enhancement, containment, exaggeration, or even denial of woman's nature. Whether an individual woman finds in femininity the luxuriant pursuit of a positive identity or an implacable standard she can never hope to meet, femininity remains, at bottom, "a powerful esthetic based upon a recognition of powerlessness."--Publisher description.
Subjects
Women who run with the wolves
The beauty myth : how images of beauty are used against women
Lean In
Gender Trouble
Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions
Uprooted
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Feminity?
This edition of Feminity has approximately 218 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Feminity?
For most readers, Feminity typically takes between 4h 33m and 3h 2m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 54,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 38m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 54,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Feminity?
The estimated word count for Feminity is approximately 54,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Feminity?
Feminity was written by Susan Brownmiller.
When was Feminity published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1986. The original work may have been published on a different date.