Think Like a Feminist: The Philosophy Behind the Revolution

Think Like a Feminist is a primer that unpacks over two hundred years of feminist thought, providing a balanced, clarifying, and inspiring examination of what it means to be a feminist today. It takes the reader from conceptual questions of sex, gender, intersectionality, and oppression to the practicalities of talking to children, navigating consent, and fighting for adequate space on public transport. It is a feminist starter kit and an advanced refresher course, connecting longstanding controversies to today's headlines.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 22 April 2022
Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Think Like a Feminist is an engaging and rigorous primer that delves into over two hundred years of feminist thought. In a time when the term "feminism" elicits a range of responses, many of them conflicting and misinformed, Professor Carol Hay offers a balanced, clarifying, and inspiring exploration of what it truly means to be a feminist in today's world. She guides the reader through conceptual questions about sex, gender, intersectionality, and oppression, seamlessly transitioning to practical discussions on talking to children, navigating consent, and advocating for adequate space on public transportation. Throughout, Hay maintains a clear, accessible, and conversational tone, making the content accessible to a wide audience.

Think Like a Feminist serves as both a beginner's guide to feminism and an advanced refresher course, connecting longstanding controversies to current headlines. Hay addresses numerous essential questions that feminism has risen to address, including:

• Is it nature or nurture that determines our gender roles and identities?


• How are sexism, racism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of oppression interconnected?


• Who qualifies as a woman, and who gets to decide?


• Why have men historically gotten away with rape and other forms of sexual violence?


• What responsibility do women bear for perpetuating sexism?


• What, if anything, can we do to create a society that responds to women's needs and desires?

Think Like a Feminist is a fierce, insightful, practical, and unapologetically opinionated book that is ideal for anyone seeking to understand the ongoing impact of misogyny in society. By delving into the philosophical foundations of the feminist movement, Hay brings today's feminism into focus, enabling us to actively shape the feminist future. This book is a valuable resource for individuals who want to engage in meaningful conversations, challenge stereotypes, and work towards a more equitable and inclusive world.

Weight: 148g
Dimension: 185 x 117 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781324020271