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Politics of Reality includes essays that examine sexism, the exploitation of women, the gay rights movement and other topics from a feminist perspective.

“This is radical feminist theory at its best: clear, careful and critical.”—SIGNS

“For anyone first coming to feminism, these essays serve as a backdrop . . . for understanding the basic, early and continuing perspectives of feminists. And for all of us they provide a theoretical framework in which to read the present as well as the past.”—Women’s Review of Books

“The style is both scholarly and direct without being ponderous. Frye makes a concerted effort to stimulate discussion, as opposed to arguing unopposed, so that much of the work is novel and candid. . . . An important addition to a complete feminist library.”—Choice

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Marilyn Frye is an American philosopher and educator who is known for her work on feminist theory. She was University Distinguished Professor of philosophy at Michigan State University and is the author of two seminal books on feminist theory, The Politics of Reality and Willful Virgin. In 2001, Frye was named Distinguished Woman Philosopher of the Year by the Society for Women in Philosophy.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 089594099X
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crossing Press; 1st Edition thus (March 1, 1983)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780895940995
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0895940995
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.44 x 0.39 x 8.36 inches

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Amazing!

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024

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The author is such a powerful writer. She is clear and sharp, and her descriptions are illuminating. It is also very forward thinking for 1983--and for now.

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Sarah HIerro

A feminist and lesbian masterpiece

Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023

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Kept seeing quotes of this book in other feminist books. Decided to get it. Awesome read. Writer was waaaay ahead of her time. A compendium of her essays. If you read feminist nonfiction, you’ll love this one.

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karen steinbach

Both an introduction and a deep feminist and political analysis!

Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2010

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Marilyn Frye's introduction to feminism and her clear discussions of the principle vital subjects relevant to our society is timeless - and priceless!
This short intense book contains articles and previous lectures presenting analyses of the relationships between women and men, blacks and whites, gay men and women.
The chapter on women's anger and how it is responded to in society, the chapter "On being White", the chapter on women in general called "In and out of Harm's Way: Arrogance and Love", and the brilliant discussion of lesbian identity, "To Be and Be Seen:the Politics of Reality" - all are classics, creating a foundation for understanding the structure of society.

Thank you Amazon for continuing to sell it and for your speedy delivery, even overseas!!!

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Hootrb

For any feminist collection!

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2015

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Great essays in feminism. I advise any modern day feminist to read. It has great ideas that the individual can take in and help to understand the world around them and how women can/have to navigate through them.

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Everyone should read this book

Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2014

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This book was one of the first pieces of Queer/Feminist writing that I read many, many years ago that helped me to start thinking critically. It's a bit dense, but a must read for everyone.

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Great gift!

Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2017

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Fantastic book- makes a great gift for anyone interested in feminism.

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SoulBoyJon

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Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2003

I think what the last reviewer didn't understand is that no men are oppressed on the basis of their maleness, therefore they are not oppressed as men. They can be oppressed by homophobia which sees femininity in a man as a weakness, they can be oppressed by class, race, religion, etc...but not on the basis of being a man.
Oppression happens to individuals, but not individually. People who belong to certain groups can be oppressed as a result of their group membership or perceived group membership, but there is a difference between oppression and suffering.
That said, this book is brilliant and heavily cited in works by other genius thinkers and in my own personal life.

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Oldant

Excellent Philosophy

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2007

The writing is logical, thorough, precise, and clear. It's written to be accessible without losing the force of its arguments. Its egalitarianism is a brilliant solution to the problem of form vs. content, without ever losing her great philiosophical and linguistic clarity. I believe that the label of "lesbian separatist" has dissuaded many from reading her, or from taking her seriously as a philosopher, which is a very mistaken judgement.

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