Bookbot

Mother Tongue

The Surprising History of Women's Words

Évaluation du livre

Paramètres

  • 304pages
  • 11 heures de lecture

En savoir plus sur le livre

Exploring the evolution of language surrounding women's experiences, this book delves into the historical context of feminist thought from Old English to today. Dr. Jenni Nuttall highlights the inadequacy of current terms in expressing the realities of women's lives, such as menstruation, sexuality, and gender roles. By investigating forgotten words related to female bodies and experiences, she critiques modern language's shortcomings and seeks to reclaim a more honest and relatable vocabulary for women’s daily lives.

Achat du livre

Mother Tongue, Jenni Nuttall

Langue
Année de publication
2023
product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
(rigide)
Nous vous informerons par e-mail dès que nous l’aurons retrouvé.

Modes de paiement

3,8
Très bien
1068 Évaluations

Il manque plus que ton avis ici.

Titre
Mother Tongue
Sous-titre
The Surprising History of Women's Words
Langue
Anglais
Publié
2023
Format
rigide
Pages
304
ISBN13
9780593299579
Séries
Évaluation
3,8 sur 5
Description
Exploring the evolution of language surrounding women's experiences, this book delves into the historical context of feminist thought from Old English to today. Dr. Jenni Nuttall highlights the inadequacy of current terms in expressing the realities of women's lives, such as menstruation, sexuality, and gender roles. By investigating forgotten words related to female bodies and experiences, she critiques modern language's shortcomings and seeks to reclaim a more honest and relatable vocabulary for women’s daily lives.