Down Girl

Down Girl is a broad, original, and far ranging analysis of what misogyny really is, how it works, its purpose, and how to fight it. The philosopher Kate Manne argues that modern society's failure to recognize women's full humanity and autonomy is not actually the problem. She argues instead that it is women's manifestations of human capacities -- autonomy, agency, political engagement -- is what engenders misogynist hostility.

Zusatztext This is the type of book that should be required reading for everyone. It uses historical and statistical evidence to prove that misogyny has woven its way into the very thread of society. The book illustrates how it's so ingrained in our culture that people of both genders rarely seem aware of it! much less critical of it. Often! it becomes such a norm in our society! that we fail to recognize its extensive effects on our everyday lives. Which is exactly why thisbook is so needed...if you're looking for a book to start off your year with! "Down Girl" is an awesome choice. It's informative! eye-opening! and necessary. Leave 2017 behind. Take on 2018 head first with a real knowledge of how our world is currently working! and a better understanding of what youcan do to change that. Informationen zum Autor Kate Manne is an assistant professor of philosophy at Cornell University, having previously been a junior fellow at the Harvard Society of Fellows from 2011-2013. She works in moral, social, and feminist philosophy. In addition to academic journals, her writing has appeared in The New York Times, New York Magazine, The Times Literary Supplement, The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Huffington Post,The New Philosopher, and Boston Review. Her book Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny was awarded the 2019 Prose Award in Philosophy by the Association of American Publishers. Klappentext Down Girl is a broad, original, and far ranging analysis of what misogyny really is, how it works, its purpose, and how to fight it. The philosopher Kate Manne argues that modern society's failure to recognize women's full humanity and autonomy is not actually the problem. She argues instead that it is women's manifestations of human capacities autonomy, agency, political engagement is what engenders misogynist hostility. Zusammenfassung Misogyny is a hot topic! yet it's often misunderstood. What is misogyny! exactly? Who deserves to be called a misogynist? How does misogyny contrast with sexism! and why is it prone to persist - or increase - even when sexist gender roles are waning? This book is an exploration of misogyny in public life and politics! by the moral philosopher and writer Kate Manne. It argues that misogyny should not be understood primarily in terms of the hatred or hostility some menfeel toward all or most women. Rather! it's primarily about controlling! policing! punishing! and exiling the "bad" women who challenge male dominance. And it's compatible with rewarding "the good ones!" and singling out other women to serve as warnings to those who are out of order. It's alsocommon for women to serve as scapegoats! be burned as witches! and treated as pariahs.Manne examines recent and current events such as the Isla Vista killings by Elliot Rodger! the case of the convicted serial rapist Daniel Holtzclaw! who preyed on African-American women as a police officer in Oklahoma City! Rush Limbaugh's diatribe against Sandra Fluke! and the "misogyny speech" of Julia Gillard! then Prime Minister of Australia! which went viral on YouTube. The book shows how these events! among others! set the stage for the 2016 US presidential election. Not only was themisogyny leveled against Hillary Clinton predictable in both quantity and quality! Manne argues it was predictable that many people would be prepared to forgive and forget regarding Donald Trump's history of sexual assault and harassment. For this! Manne argues! is misogyny's oft-overlooked and equallypernicious underbelly: exonerating or showing "himpathy" for the comparatively privileged men who dominate! threaten! and silence women. ...

Autorentext

Kate Manne is an assistant professor of philosophy at Cornell University, having previously been a junior fellow at the Harvard Society of Fellows from 2011-2013. She works in moral, social, and feminist philosophy. In addition to academic journals, her writing has appeared in The New York Times, New York Magazine, The Times Literary Supplement, The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Huffington Post, The New Philosopher, and Boston Review. Her book Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny was awarded the 2019 Prose Award in Philosophy by the Association of American Publishers.

Zusammenfassung
Misogyny is a hot topic, yet it's often misunderstood. What is misogyny, exactly? Who deserves to be called a misogynist? How does misogyny contrast with sexism, and why is it prone to persist - or increase - even when sexist gender roles are waning? This book is an exploration of misogyny in public life and politics, by the moral philosopher and writer Kate Manne. It argues that misogyny should not be understood primarily in terms of the hatred or hostility some men feel toward all or most women. Rather, it's primarily about controlling, policing, punishing, and exiling the "bad" women who challenge male dominance. And it's compatible with rewarding "the good ones," and singling out other women to serve as warnings to those who are out of order. It's also common for women to serve as scapegoats, be burned as witches, and treated as pariahs. Manne examines recent and current events such as the Isla Vista killings by Elliot Rodger, the case of the convicted serial rapist Daniel Holtzclaw, who preyed on African-American women as a police officer in Oklahoma City, Rush Limbaugh's diatribe against Sandra Fluke, and the "misogyny speech" of Julia Gillard, then Prime Minister of Australia, which went viral on YouTube. The book shows how these events, among others, set the stage for the 2016 US presidential election. Not only was the misogyny leveled against Hillary Clinton predictable in both quantity and quality, Manne argues it was predictable that many people would be prepared to forgive and forget regarding Donald Trump's history of sexual assault and harassment. For this, Manne argues, is misogyny's oft-overlooked and equally pernicious underbelly: exonerating or showing "himpathy" for the comparatively privileged men who dominate, threaten, and silence women.

Inhalt

• Preface: Wronging Him

• Introduction: (Eating) Her Words

• Chapter 1: Threatening Women

• Chapter 2: Ameliorating Misogyny

• Chapter 3: Discriminating Sexism

• Chapter 4: Taking His (Out)

• Chapter 5: Humanizing Hatred

• Chapter 6: Exonerating Men

• Chapter 7: Suspecting Victims

• Chapter 8: Losing (To) Misogynists

• Conclusion: The Giving She