My Lady Parts: A Life Fighting Stereotypes

Doon Mackichan is a comedian who has refused to take stereotypes and has defied them throughout her career. In her book, My Lady Parts, she examines how our culture still expects women to adhere to certain stereotypes and punishes those who don't. She looks at the stories we are telling and asks how these roles tell us about our value in society. It is a courageous, vulnerable, and empowering account of being a woman in an industry that has been exposed for its deep-rooted sexism.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2023
Publisher: Canongate Books

Doon Mackichan is a renowned comedian known for her iconic roles in popular shows like Brass Eye, Smack the Pony, and Toast of London. However, throughout her career, she has turned down certain roles and challenged stereotypes. In her book, "My Lady Parts," Doon explores the expectations and limitations placed on women in society and how they are punished for not conforming to these norms. She examines the various roles that women are often assigned, such as the feisty feminist, the hot lesbian, the desperate cougar, the deranged mother, the stupid tart, and the hag. Through her personal experiences and observations, Doon highlights the challenges faced by women in the entertainment industry and the need for change. She encourages women to embrace their individuality and resist being objectified. "My Lady Parts" is a courageous and vulnerable account of being a woman in a sexist industry. It serves as a call to reflect on the implications of these attitudes and to work towards radical reworkings of the implications for future generations.

Weight: 370g
Dimension: 143 x 223 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838856366
Edition number: Main