Backlash: The Undeclared War Against American Women, (Paperback)

from thedefinitefraggle

It's long, but don't be intimidated, because it's really, really good. Faludi details the '80s backlash against the feminist strides made in the '70s, tracing it through pop culture, journalism, government programs and more. Eminently readable, more than a little scary, and even though it's discu...

from LynleyS

I read the updated, international version. It took me several months to plough through this tome, if only because it annoyed me so much. I could only take it in small doses without becoming utterly dismayed at the society which it so accurately describes. Unfortunately it still seems as relevant ...

from Canadian_Down_Under

In her book, Susan Faludi details how there has been a backlash historically whenever women have moved forward toward equality. Using numerous examples, Faludi shows how every aspect of society, including the media, government, fashion and religion have worked against women. Everybody should read...

from Joanne.Brothwell

What I loved most about this book was the characters. Lily is smart, sassy and courageous in the face of danger and Chase is a gorgeous, dedicated cop with a scarred past and a tortured soul. He also happens to be the one ex-lover Lily never really got over. Can they overcome their past and admit...

from Meggo

I must admit that this was a difficult book for me, as a woman, to read. Written in the early 1990s, the book details the backlash against feminism in particular and women in general that characterized the 1980s. With chapters covering politics, reproductive rights, employment, fashion, academia ...