The Dialectic of Sex: The Case for Feminist Revolution
The Dialectic of Sex: The Case for Feminist Revolution
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003240
Book • Nonfiction
1970s
2003
Adult
18+ years
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In The Dialectic of Sex: The Case for Feminist Revolution, Shulamith Firestone argues for societal transformation through dismantling gender roles and liberating individuals from biological determinism. She envisions technology as a tool for achieving equality, advocating for the restructuring of family, reproduction, and cultural systems to end discrimination and empower all individuals.
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Shulamith Firestone's The Dialectic of Sex offers a radical feminist vision that provokes thought and debate. Praised for its bold, revolutionary ideas on gender and society, it challenges patriarchal norms. However, some critics find Firestone's proposals extreme and her historical analysis overly simplistic. Yet, its influence on feminist discourse remains undeniable.
Who Should Read The Dialectic of Sex: The Case for Feminist Revolution?
Readers who are interested in feminist theory and social critique will enjoy The Dialectic of Sex by Shulamith Firestone. Fans of Simone de Beauvoir's The Second Sex and Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique will appreciate its radical approach to gender roles and social structures.
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Book • Nonfiction
1970s
2003
Adult
18+ years
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