The Equality Illusion: The Truth About Women And Men Today (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
This book has some great insights into the challenges that the women of today face everyday.She deals with everyday situations that women find themselves in and exposes a range of issues that we have to deal with simply by virtue of being female. Starting from school where we get entrenched into an expectation of conforming to particular gender stereotypes, and work where women face everyday discrimination viewed as the inevitable norm.She deals with issues like eating disorders - a byproduct of a culture that expects women to look a certain way and domestic violence and rape - a byproduct of a culture that teaches men to view women as sexual objects in need of conquering. It's a book everyone should read, especially in a day and age where the anti-feminist movement is for some bizarre reason flourishing.Feminism is a movement who's purpose it to ensure equality between men and women and everyone should wake up to the illusion of equality we have today and strive to achieve real equality alongside the feminist movement. The only bit I disliked was the pro-choice chapter the reason for the was the biased portrayal of facts - I have a bit of a problem with that. Absolutely excellent book. Clearly written. Lots of facts and figures, but a readable style. Sometimes hard to read because of the slightly gruelling nature of the subject matter, but it is a book that everybody (not just women) should read. It is ultimately hopeful as it gives details of all the initiatives being taken to address the problems raised. I, for one, feel that I must be part of them.
What do You think about The Equality Illusion: The Truth About Women And Men Today (2010)?
amazing for stats and original thought on modern feminism.
—qeti
Incredible book. Seriously recommend to everyone.
—Mariam
