Female Chauvinist Pigs is everything I want from Women’s Studies: incisive, biting, well-informed, and filled with those “click” moments; needless to say, I loved reading this book. Thank you, Ariel Levy!
Before we delve into the nitty-gritty dissecting the minutiae of Levy’s assertions, I think I should ask that $40 million dollar question (more…)
Categories: Readings · posted by spitfire
Tagged: Ariel Levy, book club, female chauvinist pigs, pussycat dolls, sexuality, Women's Studies
i’m almost done with female chauvinist pigs and i’ve gotta say i not only thoroughly enjoy the book, but i’m super excited to discuss with you all; there’s a lot of debate to be had. for those of you who read not my mother’s sister i think that book was a perfect precursor to this one, with its discussion of a new feminism, a pro-sex feminism, a new wave. agh! i’ll leave my thoughts to myself until discussions start; i believe emily will be posting discussion stuff within about two weeks.
but i wanted to get you guys excited–for those of you who are currently reading or have finished the book, and for those who need a bit of reminding to check it out from the library (or buy it, it’s only $14, forgo a night of drinking for a book!). here’s a few links to gear you all up for the discussion. or just for kicks. all three are great stuff.
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Categories: Link Us · Readings · posted by mayhem
Tagged: book club, female chauvinist pigs, girls gone wild, joe francis, kristen schaal, pussycat dolls, the daily show
