Feminism and Sex-Extinction (eBook)

Enriched edition. Exploring Gender Politics and Radical Solutions in Late 19th-Century Feminist Literature

Arabella Kenealy (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
296 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766460894-9 (EAN)

Infos

In "Feminism and Sex-Extinction," Arabella Kenealy presents a provocative exploration of the intersection between feminist thought and the societal implications of reproductive rights, gender roles, and environmental sustainability. Written against the backdrop of early 20th-century social reform, Kenealy's literary style is characterized by eloquent prose and incisive argumentation that engages with contemporary debates surrounding feminism. Her work reflects a burgeoning awareness of women's rights, framed within the context of population control and the extinction of traditional sexual mores, ultimately challenging readers to reconsider the implications of societal norms on both gender and ecology. Arabella Kenealy, a pioneering figure in early feminist literature and an outspoken advocate for women's issues, drew upon her medical background and personal experiences to inform her writing. Having been heavily involved in the suffrage movement and various social causes, Kenealy's insights into gender dynamics and their connection to societal progression provide a compelling framework for understanding the urgency and relevance of her arguments in "Feminism and Sex-Extinction." Her lived experience as a woman navigating the complexities of early 20th-century society lends her narrative both authenticity and depth. This book is a vital read for anyone interested in the intersections of gender, environmental concerns, and social justice. Kenealy's thought-provoking arguments challenge the reader to question their perceptions of feminism and its impact on contemporary society, making it an essential addition to the canon of feminist literature. Engaging and intellectually stimulating, "Feminism and Sex-Extinction" will resonate with scholars, activists, and anyone committed to understanding the complexities of gender in the modern world.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 26.4.2021
• Einführung: Blake Rees
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Blake Rees
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Gender Studies
• Schlagworte: 19th-century gender roles • Arabella Kenealy • female empowerment • Female empowerment themes • Feminism • feminist advocacy history • Feminist literature • Feminist Movement • Gender equality • gender inequality analysis • Kenealy's literary style • marriage • radical feminist discourse • sex-extinction • sex-extinction theory • Social and moral questions • social commentary prose • Social conditions • societal norms challenge • suffragettes • the family • Victorian feminist critique • Victorian Literature • Women • Women Writers