“Under this linguistic strategy, the New Right relabeled its resistance to women's newly acquired reproductive rights as "pro-life"; its opposition to women's newly embraced sexual freedom became "pro-chastity"; and its hostility to women's mass entry into the work force became "pro-motherhood." Finally, the New Right renamed itself- its regressive and negative stance against the progress of women's rights became "pro-family." . . . In the '20's, the Ku Klux Klan had built support with a similar rhetorical maneuver, downplaying their racism and recasting it as patriotism; they weren't lynching blacks, they were moral reformers defending the flag. p238”
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Backlash: the undeclared war against American women
This book delves into the various issues and obstacles encountered by women in America, exploring the historical and contemporary context of gender inequality. more
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Susan Faludi
Susan Faludi is an American journalist and author known for her profound analysis of gender, cultural, and political issues. Born on April 18, 1959, she graduated from Columbia University and worked as a journalist for publications such as The New Yorker and Time Magazine. Her works include 'Stiffed: The Betrayal of the American Man' and 'The Breakdown of American Family: The Decline of the American Dream', the latter of which won the Pulitzer Prize. more
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