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Ancient Civilizations - Women & Power: A Manifesto

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Book Synopsis: New York Times Bestseller One of the Guardian's "100 Best Books of the 21st Century" ― "A modern feminist classic."From the internationally acclaimed classicist and New York Times best-selling author comes this timely manifesto on women and power. At long last, Mary Beard addresses in one brave book the misogynists and trolls who mercilessly attack and demean women the world over, including, very often, Mary herself. In Women & Power, she traces the origins of this misogyny to its ancient roots, examining the pitfalls of gender and the ways that history has mistreated strong women since time immemorial. As far back as Homer’s Odyssey, Beard shows, women have been prohibited from leadership roles in civic life, public speech being defined as inherently male. From Medusa to Philomela (whose tongue was cut out), from Hillary Clinton to Elizabeth Warren (who was told to sit down), Beard draws illuminating parallels between our cultural assumptions about women’s relationship to power―and how powerful women provide a necessary example for all women who must resist being vacuumed into a male template. With personal reflections on her own online experiences with sexism, Beard asks: If women aren’t perceived to be within the structure of power, isn’t it power itself we need to redefine? And how many more centuries should we be expected to wait? Read more

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Are you tired of the constant attack on women's power and the demeaning treatment they receive? Look no further than "Women & Power: A Manifesto," the New York Times Bestseller and one of the Guardian's "100 Best Books of the 21st Century." Written by the internationally acclaimed classicist and New York Times best-selling author, Mary Beard, this book serves as a modern feminist classic that addresses the misogynists and trolls that demean women worldwide, including Beard herself. In "Women & Power," Beard delves into the ancient roots of misogyny, shining a light on how history has mistreated strong women throughout the ages.

From the time of Homer's Odyssey to the present day, women have been denied leadership roles in civic life due to the cultural assumption that public speech is inherently male. "Women & Power" draws striking parallels between our societal expectations and the experiences of powerful women, such as Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Warren, who have faced suppression and dismissal. Beard challenges these cultural norms and calls for a redefinition of power, arguing that without women's inclusion in positions of power, society as a whole suffers.

What sets "Women & Power" apart are the personal reflections by Mary Beard. She shares her own experiences with sexism, including the online attacks she has endured. Through her own stories, Beard provides a relatable perspective and shows the urgent need for change. It's time to question why women are excluded from power structures and why we should continue waiting for centuries to be treated with equity.

If you're ready to gain a deeper understanding of the feminist movement and join the fight for women's empowerment, "Women & Power: A Manifesto" is an essential read. Let Mary Beard inspire you to challenge the status quo and redefine power for all women. Don't miss out on this transformative book. Get your copy now!

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