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Book SynopsisHolly Lawford-Smith argues that gender is not something to be embraced and celebrated, but a system of oppression which should be rejected. She introduces gender-critical feminism, explaining what it means to conceive of gender as norms and to be critical of gender on the basis of that understanding.
Trade ReviewNowhere does Lawford-Smith pretend to be writing a disinterested history; she is engaged in frank polemic. The final section of the book, "A Gender-Critical Manifesto" (and a brief "Afterword," pp. 199-208), enumerates and advocates for a socially progressive woman's movement truly centered on women. * Kathryn L. Lynch, Society *
Lawford-Smith's book is a useful addition. * LISTENER *
Table of ContentsPreface 1: Introduction Part I: What Is Gender-Critical Feminism? 2: Gender-Critical Feminism's Radical Roots 3: Gender-Critical Feminism 4: The Sex Industry 5: Trans/Gender 6: Why is Gender-Critical Feminism So Vilified? Part II: Hard Questions For Gender-critical Feminism 7: Is Gender-Critical Feminism Intersectional? 8: Is Gender-Critical Feminism Feasible? 9: Is Gender-Critical Feminism Liberal? Coda 10: A Gender-Critical Manifesto
