Lynda C. (Readnmachine) reviewed Mismeasure of Woman: Why Women Are Not the Better Sex, the Inferior Sex, or the Opposite Sex on + 1499 more book reviews
Though somewhat dated, this 1992 study of social, legal, and medical perception of the differences between men and women, is informative and thought-provoking.
Tavris sets out the thesis clearly in the introduction: "My concern is with a growing tendency to turn the tables from us-them thinking (with women as the problem) to them-us thinking (with men as the problem). Framing the question in terms of polarities, regardless of which pole is the valued one, immediately sets up false choices for women and men. It continues to divide the world into 'men' and 'women' as if these categories were unified opposites."
Still worth reading today.
Tavris sets out the thesis clearly in the introduction: "My concern is with a growing tendency to turn the tables from us-them thinking (with women as the problem) to them-us thinking (with men as the problem). Framing the question in terms of polarities, regardless of which pole is the valued one, immediately sets up false choices for women and men. It continues to divide the world into 'men' and 'women' as if these categories were unified opposites."
Still worth reading today.
Damaris C. (Erinyes) reviewed Mismeasure of Woman: Why Women Are Not the Better Sex, the Inferior Sex, or the Opposite Sex on + 279 more book reviews
This is not just a book for 'feminists'. This is a book for any woman who wants to be in control of her life. These are facts that you simply must have to understand the world going on around you. It was written some years ago, yes, but I absolutely affirm that it is still useful today.
Judy K. reviewed Mismeasure of Woman: Why Women Are Not the Better Sex, the Inferior Sex, or the Opposite Sex on + 4 more book reviews
a provocative, informative "must read"!!!
