{"product_id":"divergent-women-interdisciplinary-perspectives-on-female-deviance-and-dissent-9781801176798","title":"Divergent Women: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Female Deviance and Dissent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis edited collection explores the complex inner lives, agencies, and unique ability of divergent women to inspire resistance against social sanctions from various critical and creative perspectives, showcasing their celebration of feminine transgression. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 184 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 November 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Emerald Publishing Limited\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 'good woman is a rare and elusive treasure, as she navigates a complex web of expectations that are constantly shifting, internally contradictory, emotionally intense, and potentially perilous. On the other hand, being 'divergent' represents a broad and inclusive stance, encompassing a wide range of individuals, including cackling witches, childfree women, struggling mothers, insecure teenagers, and persecuted innocents. This edited collection seeks to explore the diverse perspectives of divergent women from various critical and creative angles, fostering a dialogic exploration of how non-conforming women are often coded as 'evil.' It raises the crucial question of what transpires when women embrace their divergent nature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDivergent Women delves into reflective and auto-ethnographic perspectives, offering subjective insights into the impact of the representation and treatment of evil women. At its core, this book is a joyous celebration of feminine transgression. Spanning a global spectrum, from North Korea to Victorian England, from biblical narratives to digital storytelling, this boundary-breaking text vividly portrays the complex inner lives, agency, and remarkable resilience of divergent women. It demonstrates that these women possess a unique ability to inspire and empower other women to resist societal constraints and norms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy embracing diverse global perspectives and bringing together artistic and academic work, the authors invite readers to embark on a journey of exploration. They encourage us to delve into the possibilities for divergence that exist within the realm of womanhood, challenging us to reimagine the boundaries and limitations imposed upon us. Through their compelling narratives and thought-provoking insights, Divergent Women offers a powerful testament to the strength, resilience, and diversity of women who refuse to conform to societal expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 396g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 160 x 239 x 17 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781801176798\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44096461766906,"sku":"9781801176798","price":37.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1673618291157_book.jpg?v=1674084653","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/divergent-women-interdisciplinary-perspectives-on-female-deviance-and-dissent-9781801176798","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}