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Andrea Dworkin's 'Right-Wing Women': Antifeminism Unveiled

2/26/2025

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Andrea Dworkin's reissued "Right-Wing Women" delves into the intricate world of conservative women's antifeminism. She reveals how these women, aware of male oppression, often embrace it for survival, unlike liberal feminists who cling to the hope for reform. Dworkin's poignant blend of personal trauma and radical feminist thought underscores the pressing call for revolutionary change.

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Andrea Dworkin's reissued "Right-Wing Women" delves into the intricate world of conservative women's antifeminism. She reveals how these women, aware of male oppression, often embrace it for survival, unlike liberal feminists who cling to the hope for reform. Dworkin's poignant blend of personal trauma and radical feminist thought underscores the pressing call for revolutionary change.