Un)Doing the Missionary Position

Gender Asymmetry in Contemporary Asian American Women's Writing

Autori

• Phillipa Kafka

Parametri

• 212 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Mappe e viaggi
• Sulla letteratura

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Focusing on the writings of contemporary Asian American women, this feminist theoretical work examines authors like Amy Tan and Gish Jen, highlighting their confrontation with gender asymmetry. The author argues that these writers address various forms of oppression, using satire to critique societal norms. By advocating for a shared understanding among ethnic and women of color feminist critics, the book encourages a focus on commonalities over differences, aiming to unite diverse feminist perspectives.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1997

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