He's a Stud, She's a Slut, and 49 Other Double Standards Every Woman Should Know
Jessica Valenti takes a direct look at the gendered double standards women face. Through its focus on contrasting labels and unequal expectations, this accessible work explores how social judgments shape women’s experiences, identities, and choices.
About This Book
Jessica Valenti examines the double standards that shape how women are perceived and judged.
Organized around familiar contrasts in social labeling, the book considers the unequal expectations applied to women and men.
Its subject is gender, language, and the everyday assumptions that influence behavior, reputation, and identity.
The tone is direct and accessible, presenting a pointed discussion of issues affecting women.
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