He's a Stud, She's a Slut
| Company type | Book |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Founder | Jessica Valenti |
| Products | Book |
He's a Stud, She's a Slut, and 49 Other Double Standards Every Woman Should Know is a 2008 publication authored by feminist writer Jessica Valenti. This 244-page book, which explores fifty distinct double standards imposed on women, represents Valenti's second literary work.
Reception
The Vulture section of New York magazine commended Valenti for her insightful commentary on significant yet often overlooked societal issues.[1][2] In 2017, Bustle featured the book among top selections addressing mansplaining, under the title: "5 Books To Give The Men In Your Life So You Don't Have To Keep Explaining It."[3]
Liesl Schillinger, writing for The New York Times, drew parallels between Valenti’s book and a contemporary release by conservative author Kathleen Parker. She observed that although both authors referenced similar studies and cultural phenomena, their interpretations diverged significantly.[4] Whereas Parker argues that American society overlooks the needs of boys and men, Valenti counters that prioritizing the preservation of the "fragile male ego" frequently undermines women's rights and well-being.[4]
References
- ↑ "'He's a Stud, She's a Slut' and Jessica Valenti Is a Force". Vulture. New York Magazine. 4 June 2008. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ↑ Millard, Elizabeth (14 April 2008). "HE'S A STUD, SHE'S A SLUT, AND 49 OTHER DOUBLE STANDARDS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW". forewordreviews.com. Foreword Reviews Magazine. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
- ↑ Trombetta, Sadie (January 10, 2017). "What Is Mansplaining? A Reading Guide". Bustle. Retrieved 2018-03-05.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Schillinger, Liesl (2008-07-13). "Endangered Species or Still the Enemy? (Published 2008)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-12-18.