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All women who spent some portion of their adult life single will see themselves in this book. There was good food for thought- I especially loved the chapters about cities and friendship.

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It has tremendous breadth and depth of historical and social research, and I also liked how Rebecca Traister included examples from both pop culture and the personal experiences of her and her friends.Let's get a few things straight. Reading classic feminist books is always interesting and I won't stop but it was amazing to read about things which apply to right now. We have close female friends.

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Fantastic book. In the 1960s, a trio of saucy chicks performed a routine that was so sassy even Beyoncé wanted to copy it.

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All of this? The only criticism I would make of this treatment is the following:- when she analyses the challenges experienced by black women when dating owing to a sometimes negative social perception of their demographic-she does not adequately address the cause of these perceptions. 1:58. On the one hand I really enjoyed the insight, historical perspective and stories. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

It is a wonderful book, pertaining deeper insights on the social institutions of marriage and family from the point of view of unmarried Single women. It was great to read to understand how things like today's gig economy actually give freedoms of support traditionally provided through the institution of marriage (ex.

You never know when it comes to books about pop culture and feminism, but this is a really good one! Its failure to win the Best Female Video category, which went to American Beyoncé first promoted "Single Ladies" in a concert organized by Power 105.1 radio in New York on October 29, 2008,"Single Ladies" gained widespread popularity for its catchy hook and theme of female empowerment. And why should I, a financially independent single woman, have to be taxed more to pay for another person’s voluntary choices? Critics have compared the song to Aretha Franklin's "Respect" and Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive", prompted by their lyrics, which all promote female empowerment.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2017 While it is brisk and doesn't go into as much detail as I might have liked, this portion of the book was really interesting. It was the year the proportion of American women who were married dropped below fifty percent; and the median age of first marriages, which had remained between twenty and twenty-two years old for nearly a century (1890–1980), had …

Search. Star of TV's 'The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp,' Hugh O'Brian, Dead At 91 . By: ghostanimal. Library. She lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband.“I think some men love the idea of a strong independent woman but they don’t want to marry a strong independent woman,”“Always choose yourself first. Please try again Traister's new book falls into the former category. I wouldn't recommend it. I couldn't stop talking about the things I was learning as I read this book, and would recommend it for anyone who's interested in understanding shifting demographics and what that means for politics, economics, families, and individuals.

Wochit. The author makes the case that the groundwork for the phenomenon of a large demographic of single women in our society today (and their acceptance into the mainstream) was laid as early as the late 19th century, and gives examples of the contributions of various women. But it’s nothing completely groundbreaking, like I have to admit I wanted it to be when I cracked it open. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations

After the author gives the impression that single women are empowered, can earn more, are highly educated, and independent - readers can get a sense that being a single women is no longer to be viewed as some type of disability. Injustice has plagued American society for centuries. I don't read very much nonfiction, but when I do it needs to be something I care deeply about or something with very fast pacing. That's the lens through which the author has aimed her research and statistics.

1:29. So I was hoping that this book would shed some light on what it is like to live single and unattached.A great mix of history and anecdotes. Traister's new book falls into the former category.

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