Who's Laughing Now?: Feminist Perspectives on Humour and Laughter

The stereotype of the humorless feminist has been used to derail and delegitimize the women's rights movement. This collection investigates contemporary expressions and functions of humor within international feminist movements and communities, showcasing critical analyses, personal accounts, and creative interruptions. It seeks to promote a vision of a diverse movement vibrant with innovative, generous, threatening, and triumphant laughter.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2021
Publisher: Demeter Press

The portrayal of humorless feminists as a derailing force in the women's rights movement has been a persistent stereotype. This collection aims to transcend the tired debates surrounding whether feminists can be funny by delving into the contemporary expressions and functions of humor within international feminist movements and communities. Through critical analyses of cultural texts and events, personal accounts of producing and encountering feminist humor, and creative interruptions that blend laughter with insight, this interdisciplinary volume showcases a vibrant vision of a diverse movement brimming with innovative, generous, threatening, and ultimately triumphant laughter. By sidelining caricatures of the humorless feminist, this work seeks to promote a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted and dynamic nature of the women's rights movement, which is characterized by a rich tapestry of humor and resilience.

Weight: 246g
Dimension: 152 x 227 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781772582833