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Femininity (Paladin Books) by Susan Brownmiller is a social science available to read on EtoBox.
What is Femininity (Paladin Books) about?
Brownmiller addresses the set of societal strictures, esthetic ideals, and assigned "characteristics" which governs the lives of half of America, and which goes by the name of Femininity. Biological femaleness, writes Brownmiller, is the smallest part of the elusive quality we know as femininity, which "always demands more. It must constantly reassure its audience by a willing demonstration of difference, even when one does not exist in nature." Body and gesture, skin and hair, conversation and
Who reads Femininity (Paladin Books)?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Susan Brownmiller
- Publisher
- Paladin Grafton Books
- Published
- 1986
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780586085349
- Category
- social science
- Subjects
- Psychology, Gender Studies, Science
- Rating
- 3 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-24
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