Exploring the evolution of women's roles throughout history, this book presents a fresh narrative that challenges the traditional patriarchal perspective. By focusing on 101 everyday objects, it highlights the quiet strength and influence of women across different eras. Through these items, readers will discover how women's experiences and contributions have shaped society, offering a more nuanced understanding of female history and its significance in the broader context of human development.
Exploring the multifaceted experiences of women, this narrative weaves together diverse elements such as a hunger strike medal, the Amazon rainforest, and the plantations of South Carolina. It highlights the connections between historical figures like Simone de Beauvoir and contemporary icons like Beyoncé, showcasing the evolution of women's roles and influences across cultures and time. This unique perspective offers a fresh and thought-provoking examination of women's lives and struggles.
Annabelle Hirsch untersucht die Rolle der Frauen seit dem 18. Jahrhundert im Kontext des Essens und der Tischkultur. Sie beleuchtet den Teller als Symbol für den Geschlechterkampf und erzählt von der Geschichte weiblichen Essens, Hungerstreiks und Essstörungen sowie Virginia Woolfs Erkenntnis über die Bedeutung von gutem Essen für das Wohlbefinden.