First published 1986
In "Re-making Love," pioneering feminist Barbara Ehrenreich dissects the changing landscape of romance and intimacy. From the sexual revolution to the rise of self-help, she reveals how love has been repackaged, commodified, and shaped by cultural forces. Tackling topics like the "marriage market," Ehrenreich challenges assumptions about gender roles, power dynamics, and the very nature of human connection. With sharp wit and penetrating insight, she paints a vivid portrait of love's evolution - and invites readers to question the scripts we've been handed.
Genres: 20th-century, gender-studies, feminism, relationships, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: critical, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: cultural-critique, social-commentary
Setting: United States
228 pages · Paperback · Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group