Misogyny

The New Activism

Gail Ukockis

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Oxford University Press
15 February 2019

Society & Social Sciences; Gender studies: women; Social work; Human rights

Impassioned but practical, this book dives into the topic of misogyny and proposes strategies for effective action. Misogyny (hatred of women) is nothing new, of course. Recently, though, new aspects of misogyny have emerged in our society that impact girls and women worldwide. Written for advocates of gender equality, Renewing the Fight Against Misogyny features: discussion of the various aspects of the misogyny, such as toxic masculinity and rape culture; community feedback, given the value of what we can learn from others' lived experiences; and a stress on activism, alongside tools to fight back against the phenomenon on the individual and political levels.

Recent events prove that there is a strong hunger for a meaningful book to help activists understand the context of their concerns. In 2017, almost every day provided a new example of a woman being silenced or otherwise damaged by misogyny. Unlike most of the current "wake up call" texts on feminism, this book is aimed toward the people who are already aware of today's misogyny. Using a multi-generational approach, it will trace the history of misogyny and consider its meaning today - what is new and what is old - and explore the current state of feminism. Renewing the Fight Against Misogyny is a timely text that offers concrete guidance as we yearn to thrive in the egalitarian society we are (still, despite the latest setbacks) on the cusp of becoming.

By: Gail Ukockis
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 147mm, Width: 211mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9780190876340
ISBN 10: 0190876344
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 15 February 2019
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter One: Introduction: New Misogyny, Ancient HatredsChapter Two: Three Levels of MisogynyChapter Three: Silencing of WomenChapter Four: Intersectionality: Not Just Another Buzz WordChapter Five: When a Culture is Embedded with RapeChapter Six: When Masculinity Becomes ToxicChapter Seven: Pandora's Jar: The Messy Politics of Reproductive HealthChapter Eight: Surviving the New MisogynyChapter Nine: Overcoming the New MisogynyChapter Ten: Thriving in an Egalitarian Society

Gail Ukockis, PhD, MSW, MA, LSW, is both an educator and social worker. She has taught a Women's Issues course for eleven years at Ohio Dominican University. As author of the textbook Women's Issues for a New Generation: A Social Work Perspective (OUP, 2016), Dr. Ukockis combined her intellectual insights with an engaging writing style. Her graduate studies in History, alongside her PhD in Social Work and practice experience with diverse clients, have given her a unique perspective on fighting sexism that stresses practical action.

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The author's insights are authentic, accessible, and relatable. -- Kathleen M. Walsh, PhD, MSW, LCSW, Associate Professor and BSW Program Coordinator, School of Social Work, Millersville University Can feminists be funny? Can men be feminists? Can we create a more just society that upholds the rights and dignity of all human beings? Gail Ukockis answers a resounding yes, yes, and yes. Misogyny provides a primer and a plan for the #MeToo era and beyond. From pussy grabbing to Pussy Riot, Dr. Ukockis pulls no punches in this overview of misogyny and its discontents. All feminists will come away with new insights into this abiding scourge and, above all, new inspiration to fight the good fight. -- Miriam Potocky, PhD, Professor, School of Social Work, Florida International University Drawing on in-depth personal interviews, case studies, and academic texts, Ukockis, a social worker and gender studies lecturer, presents a comprehensive and detailed overview of misogyny and how to counter it in the 21st century . . . Ukockis's writing style ensures the text is accessible to a general audience. The book will prove engaging to anyone interested in contemporary feminism and the fight for gender equality. -- Publishers Weekly

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