| Woman's Inhumanity to Woman Contributor(s): Chesler, Phyllis (Author) |
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ISBN: 1556529465 ISBN-13: 9781556529467 Publisher: Chicago Review Press OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2009 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: The bestselling author of "Women and Madness" offers a revolutionary look at aggressive relationships between women of all ages that continues the dialogue of recent bestsellers "Odd Girl Out" and "Queen Bees and Wannabees." Includes a new Introduction by the author. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Women's Studies - Psychology | Social Psychology - Psychology | Interpersonal Relations |
| Dewey: 305.42 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 5.2" W x 8" (1.30 lbs) 576 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Theometrics - Secular |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "Man's inhumanity to man"--the phrase is all too familiar. But until Phyllis Chesler's now-classic book, a profound silence prevailed about woman's inhumanity to woman. Women's aggression may not take the same form as men's, but girls and women are indeed aggressive, often indirectly and mainly toward one another. They judge harshly, hold grudges, gossip, exclude, and disconnect from other women. Like men, women are exposed to the messages of misogyny and sexism that permeate cultures worldwide. Like men, women unconsciously buy into negative images that can trigger abuse and mistreatment of other women. But like other social victims, many do not realize stereotyping affects members within the victimized group as well as those outside the group. They do not realize their behavior reflects society's biases. How women view and treat other women matters. Are women oppressed? Yes. Do oppressed people internalize their oppressors' attitudes? Without a doubt. Prejudice must first be acknowledged before it can be resisted or overcome. More than men, women depend upon one another for emotional intimacy and bonding, and exclusionary and sexist behavior enforces female conformity and discourages independence and psychological growth. Continuing the pioneering work begun in Women and Madness--Chesler's bestselling book that broke the story on double standards in psychology--Woman's Inhumanity to Woman draws on important studies, revolutionary theories, literature, and hundreds of original interviews. Chesler urges us to look within, to treat other women realistically, ethically, and kindly, and to forge bold and compassionate alliances. This is a necessary next step for women, without which they will never be liberated. |