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Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny by Kate Manne
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
4.5
Manne has an incredible breadth of knowledge on both philosophy and feminism, and her work is one of the most important modern feminist texts I’ve read.
The most important point Manne make is in her definition of a misogynist, not as someone who hates women (as many are quick to rebut this) but as someone who contributes to upholding patriarchal standards that oppress women. She references examples ranging from mass murderers like Elliot Rodger to politicians like Hillary Clinton and Julia Gillard for a comprehensive overlook of different misogynist outlets. I appreciate that Manne was quick to reference fellow authors and friends whom she not only cited but was inspired by. I also appreciated Manne’s attention to intersectionality.
It took some work to comprehend some of the philosophical jargon and references Manne used, but it was entirely worth it. I look forward to reading her other works.
The most important point Manne make is in her definition of a misogynist, not as someone who hates women (as many are quick to rebut this) but as someone who contributes to upholding patriarchal standards that oppress women. She references examples ranging from mass murderers like Elliot Rodger to politicians like Hillary Clinton and Julia Gillard for a comprehensive overlook of different misogynist outlets. I appreciate that Manne was quick to reference fellow authors and friends whom she not only cited but was inspired by. I also appreciated Manne’s attention to intersectionality.
It took some work to comprehend some of the philosophical jargon and references Manne used, but it was entirely worth it. I look forward to reading her other works.