Description
BITCHIER THAN A HEN
Book Summary
A critical, ironic, and necessary compendium of sexist insults that, curiously, borrow the names of animals. Writer Amavisca and illustrator Pulido address expressions like "viper," "pig," or "cat in heat" with humor and sharpness to dismantle their offensive weight and reflect on language as a tool for discrimination. An illustrated album that invites us to rethink everyday vocabulary from a feminist and social perspective.
What is it about?
The book collects and analyzes a selection of insults historically directed at women, all linked to the animal world. Through an ironic and visual approach, the authors break down the origin and meaning of these "sexist animalisms," showing how language reflects and perpetuates gender stereotypes. Each page combines text and illustration to transform the offense into a tool for awareness, inviting the reader to question normalized expressions and recognize the power of words in the construction of inequality.
Main themes
- Language and gender discrimination: analysis of how insults animalize and degrade women.
- Feminism and feminist theory: deconstruction of stereotypes through social critique.
- Gender studies: representation of women in everyday vocabulary.
- Illustrated album with social commitment: fusion of text and image to address complex topics with irony and accessibility.
- Inequality and symbolic violence: reflection on the impact of words on culture and power relations.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in feminism, the sociology of language, and cultural criticism. Ideal for those seeking a visual and accessible approach to the deconstruction of sexist insults, as well as for educators, reading mediators, and people committed to gender equality. Also suitable for young adults and adults who enjoy illustrated albums with reflective content and intelligent humor.
What this book offers
- A critical and playful look at sexist language, dismantling normalized expressions.
- Tools to identify and rethink sexist insults in everyday life.
- A unique visual experience that enhances the message through illustrations charged with meaning.
- An educational resource for addressing gender discrimination through humor and reflection.
- An invitation to question the power of words and their influence on the social construction of women.
Technical specifications
- Author: Amavisca; Pulido
- Publisher: NubeOcho
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Modern and contemporary fiction, Society and culture: general, Social discrimination and inequality, Feminism and feminist theory, Gender studies: women, Picture books
- Collection: Nubepimienta
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: November 2021
- Number of pages: 60
- Weight: 430 g
Editorial review
An illustrated album that succeeds by combining social critique, humor, and visual aesthetics to address a theme as deep-rooted as sexist language. The work does not only document the insults, but disarms them through irony, offering the reader an accessible and direct tool for awareness. Recommended for those seeking engaged, original reads with a contemporary approach to gender inequality.