Phyllis Chesler est Professeure Émérite de Psychologie et d'Études des femmes à la City University of New York, une auteure à succès et une légendaire leader féministe. Son travail explore en profondeur la psychologie des femmes et la violence liée à l'honneur, y compris les crimes d'honneur. Chesler est reconnue pour sa perspective pénétrante sur la psyché féminine et les forces sociétales qui façonnent la vie des femmes, s'appuyant sur de nombreuses publications qui intègrent souvent son expertise de psychothérapeute et de témoin expert en cour.
LETTERS TO A YOUNG FEMINIST is a visionary message from a leading feminist to the next generation of feminists. Phyllis Chesler discusses basic aspects of feminism, explains feminism's relevance in a world that has taken it for granted and derided it, and helps the next generation reclaim feminism for itself. Chesler examines sisterhood, sex, families, motherhood, work, feminist heroism, and the economics of power, providing guidance to the generation to come.
Reprint of the 1972 Doubleday edition which is listed in BCL3 . This 25th anniversary edition includes a new introduction by the author. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
The author examines the legal, psychological, and ethical questions raised by the headline-making Baby M surrogacy trial between Mary Beth Whitehead and Bill and Betsy Stern
Contemporary women often struggle to connect with one another, both at work and within families. Despite the importance of female friendships, betrayals among women are common. The mother-daughter relationship can hinder women's growth. This book addresses the complex dynamics of women's interactions, drawing on biological, psychological, and anthropological research, along with numerous interviews, to explore the often-ignored issue of women's inhumanity toward one another. While women may not exhibit aggression in the same manner as men, studies show that they engage in "indirect" aggression, primarily targeting each other. Women frequently compete and feel envy toward fellow women rather than men, often denying these feelings. Additionally, many women hold internalized sexist beliefs, sometimes without awareness. Although women rely on each other for emotional support, their tendencies to form cliques, gossip, and ostracize can stifle individuality and self-confidence from a young age. While women face oppression, they may also internalize the attitudes of their oppressors. Recognizing their own sexism and double standards is essential for women to cultivate sisterhood, combat sexism, and build compassionate personal and political alliances. "Chesler's work is our public conscience."—Letty Cottin Pogrebin
Exploring the psyche of a female serial killer, this psychological crime thriller delves into the complexities of self-defense and societal perceptions of women, particularly those in vulnerable positions like prostitution. The narrative, rooted in a real-life case, highlights the unresolved issues surrounding the murders of seven men and challenges conventional notions of morality and justice. Through the author's intimate involvement, the story raises thought-provoking questions about power dynamics and the legal system's treatment of women in extreme circumstances.
A modern American woman reveals how her long-ago ordeal in a harem in Afghanistan led her to become a feminist leader and a legendary crusader for universal women's and human rights
Alice Schwarzer, geboren 1942, Journalistin und Essayistin. Seit 1977 Herausgeberin und Verlegerin der Zeitschrift EMMA. Lebt in Köln. Sie schrieb zahlreiche Bücher, darunter Biographien über Romy Schneider und Marion Dönhoff. Phyllis Chesler, 1940 in New York geboren, ist emeritierte Professorin für Psychologie und Frauenforschung an der City University of New York; Tätigkeit in der Einzel- und Gruppentherapie.
