Are Men Necessary?: When Sexes Collide
by:
Maureen Dowd (author)
Are men afraid of smart, successful women? Why did feminism fizzle? Why are so many of today's women freezing their faces and emotions in an orgy of plasticity? Is "having it all" just a cruel hoax? In this witty and wide-ranging book, Maureen Dowd looks at the state of the sexual union, raising...
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Are men afraid of smart, successful women? Why did feminism fizzle? Why are so many of today's women freezing their faces and emotions in an orgy of plasticity? Is "having it all" just a cruel hoax? In this witty and wide-ranging book, Maureen Dowd looks at the state of the sexual union, raising bold questions and examining everything from economics and politics to pop culture and the "why?" of the Y chromosome. These new writings will delight her devoted readers - and anyone trying to sort out the chaos that occurs when sexes collide.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780425212363 (042521236X)
ASIN: 042521236X
Publish date: October 3rd 2006
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Pages no: 352
Edition language: English
Category:
Non Fiction,
Humor,
Writing,
Essays,
Feminism,
Politics,
Sociology,
Womens,
Gender,
Gender Studies,
Womens Studies
Interesting monologue on the different takes of feminism. Is that Y-chromosome really shrinking? If a man opens the door for me and then does the dishes, is he still a sexist? Can women assert their rights to dress in sexy office clothes and an equitable salary?