Misogyny: The New Activism [Hardcover]

Impassioned but practical, this book dives into the topic of misogyny and proposes strategies for effective feminist action. Gail Ukockis traces the history of misogyny and considers its meaning today-what is new and what is old-and offers concrete guidance as we strive for the egalitarian society that, despite all setbacks, we are capable of achieving.New aspects of the misogyny that impacts girls and women worldwide continue to emerge every day. However, recent movements (e.g., #MeToo, Time's Up, the Women's March) indicate a strong hunger for a meaningful resource for thoughtful activists. Impassioned but practical, this book discusses the social contexts of misogyny, such as toxic masculinity and rape culture. It traces the history of misogyny and considers its meaning today-what is new and what is old. The author also proposes strategies for effective feminist action. Written for advocates of gender equality who are already aware of misogyny, the book includes Action Steps as tools for activism on both the individual and political levels.Misogynyis a timely text that offers concrete guidance as we strive for the egalitarian society that, despite all setbacks, we are capable of achieving.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 SocietyGail Ukockis, PhD, MSW, LSW, MA, is an educator and social worker who had taught a Women's Issues course for elevenlƒ$