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Female Sexual Slavery
Kathleen Barry
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Description for Female Sexual Slavery
Paperback. Examines the nature and extent of female sexual slavery, exploring the psychological foundations of male dominance and surveys the by-products of a patriarchal society--pimps, procurers, rapists, enforced marriages, and polygamous arrangements. Num Pages: 338 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 143 x 20. Weight in Grams: 450.
"A powerful work filled with disbelief, outrage, and documentation...sexual bondage shackles women as much today as it has for centures."
Los Angeles Times
"Exposes the dark side of sexuality and dares to ask the crucial question, 'why do men do these things to women?'...the issues it raises deserve nationwide attention."
Susan Brownmiller
"Kathy Barry has written a courageous, crusading book that should be read everywhere, from the local District Attorney's office to the United Nations."
Gloria Steinem
"This powerful and compassionate book should be read by anyone concerned with social values, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1984
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
338
Condition
New
Number of Pages
338
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780814710692
SKU
V9780814710692
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Ref
99-50
About Kathleen Barry
Kathleen Barry, feminist, activist, and sociologist, is Professor Emerita at Penn State University. Author of six books, she launched her global feminist activism with her first book, Female Sexual Slavery. She conducts feminist workshops on consciousness-raising and builds feminist activism against sexual exploitation and assault.
Reviews for Female Sexual Slavery
"A powerful work filled with disbelief, outrage, and documentation...sexual bondage shackles women as much today as it has for centures."
Los Angeles Times "Exposes the dark side of sexuality and dares to ask the crucial question, 'why do men do these things to women?'...the issues it raises deserve nationwide attention."
Susan Brownmiller "Kathy Barry has written a courageous, crusading book ... Read more
Los Angeles Times "Exposes the dark side of sexuality and dares to ask the crucial question, 'why do men do these things to women?'...the issues it raises deserve nationwide attention."
Susan Brownmiller "Kathy Barry has written a courageous, crusading book ... Read more