{"product_id":"9788412028348","title":"Sexual Politics in Kate Millett","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSexual Politics in Kate Millett\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis essay offers a rigorous analysis of \u003cem\u003eSexual Politics\u003c\/em\u003e, the seminal work by Kate Millett that revolutionized 20th-century feminist thought. The author, Silvia López, unravels Millett's central thesis: the relationship between men and women is a political relationship based on power, and to achieve real social transformation, it is necessary to redefine institutions such as marriage and the family. Furthermore, the book paints an intimate portrait of Millett, a complex and fascinating woman who was an icon, a lesbian, a teacher, and a tireless witness of her time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilvia López reconstructs Kate Millett's thought starting from her main thesis: there can be no successful social revolution if the unequal power relationship between the sexes is not altered. To this end, she examines how \u003cem\u003eSexual Politics\u003c\/em\u003e demonstrated that the personal is political, and that male domination is maintained through institutions like marriage and the family. The book not only analyzes Millett's theoretical arguments but also explores her biography: her life as an out lesbian, her struggle against the stigma of mental illness, and her constant need to create and bear witness. Through this dual lens, the work connects feminist theory with the lived experience of one of its most lucid and controversial figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of Kate Millett's work \u003cem\u003eSexual Politics\u003c\/em\u003e as a foundational text of radical feminism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe power relationship between the sexes understood as a political structure rather than a merely private one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of the institutions of marriage and family as pillars of patriarchy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBiography and legacy of Kate Millett: her lesbian identity, her activism, and her struggle against the pathologization of women.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe intersection between feminist theory, literature, and personal testimony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at students and scholars of feminist theory, sociology, and gender studies who wish to delve into a key work of the 20th century. It will also be of great interest to readers interested in the history of the feminist movement, as well as those seeking to understand how Millett's thought remains relevant in current debates on equality, sexuality, and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA clear and accessible guide to understanding the central thesis of \u003cem\u003eSexual Politics\u003c\/em\u003e without the need to read the entire original work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA human and complex portrait of Kate Millett, which helps to contextualize her thought within her biography and her era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding how power relations between sexes shape society and why their transformation remains necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the relevance of radical feminism in the 21st century, especially regarding the critique of traditional institutions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: López, Silvia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Editorial Dos Bigotes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: LITERARY ESSAYS, FEMINISM AND FEMINIST THEORY, SOCIOLOGY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: LAS IMPRESCINDIBLES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: September 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 148\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 165 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilvia López achieves a dual objective with this essay: on one hand, she synthesizes the core ideas of \u003cem\u003eSexual Politics\u003c\/em\u003e with clarity, facilitating their understanding for new generations of readers; on the other, she humanizes Kate Millett by showing her contradictions, her passion, and her vulnerability. The result is a brief but dense text that combines academic rigor with approachable prose. It is a recommended read both for those approaching radical feminism for the first time and for those who wish to revisit Millett's work from a biographical and contemporary perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DOS BIGOTES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405654778203,"sku":"9788412028348","price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841202834.jpg?v=1781829219","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412028348","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}