If you're in favour of women's rights but less enthusiastic about the man-bashing and bra-burning side of feminism, Ellie Levenson has the answer. From chick lit to condoms and bitchy bosses to toe-cleavage, Levenson reminds us that the modern feminist can strive for equality without having to sacrifice boyfriends or lipstick. Insightful, informative, fresh, and always funny, Levenson shows why the issue is still an important one, and presents a modern-day search for equality between men and women where we can be simultaneously the same, but different, and still get on fine. Ideal for women young and old, this guide rescues the movement from cliche and will inspire women of all age to proudly call themselves feminists.
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"Our brand of feminism is different from what has gone before" said Ellie Levenson, author of The Noughtie Girl's Guide to Feminism, to be published in July. "However, feminism clearly has an image problem. What we need to get across is that you can be feminine and a feminist." -- Independent on Sunday
"Witty look at the F-word for those who support equal rights but are less keen on man-bashing and bra-burning." -- The Bookseller
"Witty look at the F-word for those who support equal rights but are less keen on man-bashing and bra-burning." -- The Bookseller
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"Witty look at the F-word for those who support equal rights but are less keen on man-bashing and bra-burning."
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23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought `The Noughtie Girl's Guide to Feminism' because I thought it might provide some insights into how feminist thought has progressed over the last ten years. The realisation that I might not be getting quite what I'd hoped for came fairly early on when Levenson says, in the Introduction, that it isn't necessary to place her book in any kind of feminist context. She then proceeds to lead us through 200 pages of crass, patronising, mediocre ideas that might relate to women but do little to progress our cause. As an example, she spends a paragraph or so discussing rape and concludes; `I think we do women an injustice when we say that rape is the worst thing that can happen to a woman. It is, after all, just a penis.' After criticising Fay Weldon for her critique of The Spice Girls, she refers to Germaine Greer as a `rent-a-gob' and spends the vast majority of the book discussing superficial details rather than issues that matter.
If you want an informative and interesting book about modern feminism, I'd recommend `Female Chauvinist Pigs' by Ariel Levy; a woman who isn't concerned about making her ideas palatable or apologising every time she talks about being a feminist.
If you want an informative and interesting book about modern feminism, I'd recommend `Female Chauvinist Pigs' by Ariel Levy; a woman who isn't concerned about making her ideas palatable or apologising every time she talks about being a feminist.
21 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By K. Grant
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Levenson claims that she knows little about the second wave of feminism early on in her book, however she should have written that she knows little about feminism all together. Most of the book I found irrelevant to my experience as both a woman and a feminist. Levenson speaks purely from her White upper class backgound and largely ignores any other perspective. Some parts of the book I found offensive for example her stance on rape and that we should feel secretly pleased at sexual harrasment and intimidation from men on the street.
I found myself not in an intellectual dialogue with an interesting author but in a one way diatribe with a woman whose biggest worry is social faux pas. A good read for the Daily Mail Readers amongst you.
I found myself not in an intellectual dialogue with an interesting author but in a one way diatribe with a woman whose biggest worry is social faux pas. A good read for the Daily Mail Readers amongst you.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Cath
Format:Paperback
I could write an entire essay about what was wrong with this book, but in brief: she thinks we should feel pleased at sexual harassment and intimidation from men on the street, women should conform to stereotypes or they risk being ostracized, traditional feminists are "man-bashing and bra-burning", feminism is only for straight, white, able-bodied, young women (there is absolutely no mention of how race, class or disability fit in with feminism), and finally, that it's okay to laugh at rape jokes (the example she gave ran along the lines of "I'm a man, and I can have any woman I want... because I'm a rapist") because the men that tell her those kind of jokes have never raped her, so men won't rape you either. Shallow, patronising, unintelligent crap.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
A delightful read, but could have been more fully developed
In The Noughtie Girl's Guide to Feminism, Ellie Levenson expresses her opinions regarding a wide-range of topics, including reproductive rights, career progression and sexual... Read more
Published 10 months ago by LittleGoblinsGob
5.0 out of 5 stars
Got me thinking, laughing and page turning
I have been meaning to read The Noughtie Girl's Guide to Feminism for a long time. It has what I like in a book - accessible, fun, witty, challenging, and every few pages I wanted... Read more
Published 21 months ago by MariG
5.0 out of 5 stars
Everyone should read this!!!
This is a fab book that everyone (male and female) should read, whether they consider themselves feminists or not. Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2011 by Laura-jane Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun and witty, but also well informed
Feminism is more important in 2010 than ever before. Yet less people are proud to call themselves feminists. Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2010 by J. A. J. Mullinger
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gripping, light-hearted read with some interesting insights
I romped through this book and thoroughly enjoyed hearing Ellie Levenson's views and insights into present day feminism. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2010 by Marianne Perree
5.0 out of 5 stars
I loved this book
I would definitely recommend this book as a thought-provoking and entertaining read. The author has a very engaging style and the book is a combination of anecdotes and considered... Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2010 by K. Groucutt
4.0 out of 5 stars
Bloody women
I think it's extraordinary the amount of vitriol that the author of this book has received. I found it unfailingly funny, thought-provoking and original.
Published on 8 Jan 2010 by Adam Cracknell
4.0 out of 5 stars
Funny feminism
A witty and engaging introduction to feminism, for women, and men, who don't necessarily consider themselves to be feminists. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by Annie Reader
4.0 out of 5 stars
An interesting take on feminism
This isn't a book for 'card carrying' feminists, but if you're someone who doesn't identify yourself as a feminist, who is curious about the subject and would like a more modern... Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2009 by Quinda
1.0 out of 5 stars
Trite, dumb and upsetting
Before anyone buys this book please realise that Ellie Levenson is a woman who has gone on record as stating that rape jokes are funny and has implyed, very strongly, that women... Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2009 by Sarah Thane
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