Female Sexual Slavery, New edition Edition by Kathleen Barry - ISBN: 9780814710692
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Examines the nature and extent of female sexual slavery, exploring the psychological foundations of male dominance and surveys the by-products of a patriarchal society–pimps, procurers, rapists, enforced marriages, and polygamous arrangements.

Female Sexual Slavery, New edition Edition

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  • Paperback

    338 pages

  • Release Date

    30 November 1984

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Summary

“A powerful work filled with disbelief, outrage, and documentation…sexual bondage shackles women as much today as it has for centures.” —Los Angeles Times “Exposes the dark side of sexuality and dares to ask the crucial question, ‘why do men do these things to women?’…the issues it raises deserve nationwide attention.” —Susan Brownmiller “Kathy Barry has written a courageous, crusading book that should be read everywhere, from the local District Attorney’s office to the United Nations.” …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780814710692
ISBN-10:0814710697
Author:Kathleen Barry
Publisher:New York University Press
Imprint:New York University Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:338
Edition:New edition
Release Date:30 November 1984
Weight:367g
Dimensions:229mm x 152mm
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Critics Review

“A powerful work filled with disbelief, outrage, and documentation…sexual bondage shackles women as much today as it has for centures.” –Los Angeles Times “Exposes the dark side of sexuality and dares to ask the crucial question, ‘why do men do these things to women?’…the issues it raises deserve nationwide attention.” –Susan Brownmiller “Kathy Barry has written a courageous, crusading book that should be read everywhere, from the local District Attorney’s office to the United Nations.” –Gloria Steinem “This powerful and compassionate book should be read by anyone concerned with social values, with sexuality, with psychology – female and male.” –Adrienne Rich

About The Author

Kathleen Barry

Kathleen Barry, feminist, activist, and sociologist, is Professor Emerita at Penn State University. Author of six books, she launched her global feminist activism with her first book, Female Sexual Slavery. She conducts feminist workshops on consciousness-raising and builds feminist activism against sexual exploitation and assault.

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