The Whole Woman

Germaine Greer

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Thirty years after the publication of The Female Eunuch, Germaine Greer is back with the sequel she vowed never to write.

"A marvelous performance--. No feminist writer can match her for eloquence or energy; none makes [us] laugh the way she does."--The Washington Post

In this thoroughly engaging new book, the fervent, rollicking, straight-shooting Greer, is, as ever, "the ultimate agent provocateur" (Mirabella).  With passionate rhetoric, outrageous humor, and the authority of a lifetime of thought and observation, she trains a sharp eye on the issues women face at the turn of the century.

From the workplace to the kitchen, from the supermarket to the bedroom, Greer exposes the innumerable forms of insidious discrimination and exploitation that continue to plague women around the globe.  She mordantly attacks "lifestyle feminists" who blithely believe they can have it all, and argues for a fuller, more organic idea of womanhood.  Whether it's liposuction or abortion, Barbie or Lady Diana, housework or sex work, Greer always has an opinion, and as one of the most brilliant, glamorous, and dynamic feminists of all time, her opinions matter.  For anyone interested in the future of womanhood, The Whole Woman is a must-read.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Critique of Gender Roles: Greer explores and critiques traditional gender roles, arguing that they limit women's potential and perpetuate inequality.

  2. Biology and Culture: The book delves into the intersection of biology and culture, challenging essentialist views of gender and emphasizing the role of societal constructs.

  3. Reproductive Rights: Greer discusses women's reproductive rights, including issues such as contraception, abortion, and the societal expectations placed on women regarding motherhood.

  4. Sexuality and Pleasure: The Whole Woman addresses female sexuality and challenges societal norms around women's sexual pleasure, advocating for a more inclusive and empowering perspective.

  5. Body Image: Greer explores societal standards of beauty and their impact on women's self-esteem, encouraging a reevaluation of these standards.

  6. Economic Inequality: The book touches on economic disparities between men and women, addressing issues such as the gender pay gap and the impact of these disparities on women's lives.

  7. Global Perspective: Greer considers the global context of women's issues, discussing how different cultures and societies approach gender and the impact of globalization on women.

  8. Intersectionality: The Whole Woman acknowledges the intersectionality of women's experiences, recognizing that factors such as race, class, and sexuality can compound inequalities.

  9. Feminism as a Continuum: Greer presents feminism as an evolving movement, emphasizing the importance of adapting feminist ideologies to the changing needs and challenges faced by women.

  10. Challenge to Patriarchy: Overall, the book is a call to challenge and dismantle patriarchal structures, advocating for a more inclusive and equitable society for women.

Language English
ISBN-10 0385720033
ISBN-13 9780385720038
No of pages 373
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Book Publisher Anchor
Published Date 08 Aug 2000

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Author : Germaine Greer

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