Girls with Guns

Firearms, Feminism, and Militarism

Autori

• France Winddance Twine

Parametri

• 90 pagine
• 4 ore di lettura

• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Exploring the intersection of state violence and gender inequalities, this book examines the complex experiences of armed civilian women, female soldiers, and those opposing gun possession in contemporary America. It delves into how notions of feminism and femininity are navigated amidst a culture that idolizes firearms. Through a comparative analysis, it highlights the challenges posed by gender and class inequalities, racism, and U.S. nationalism, revealing the struggles faced by women from various backgrounds in reconciling traditional gender roles with issues of violence and identity.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2013

(In brossura)