First published 2017
In "The Mother of all Questions," acclaimed essayist Rebecca Solnit takes a scalpel to the status quo. She confronts the misogyny and silencing that women face, from online harassment to the literary canon's fragile masculinity. Solnit's biting wit and keen insight lay bare the insecurities fueling modern sexism - and the real-world consequences for women who dare speak up. Prepare to be challenged, provoked, and ultimately empowered by Solnit's fierce defense of feminism.
Genres: gender-studies, feminism, social-issues, non-fiction, 21st-century, academia
Vibes: challenging, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: call-to-action, social-commentary
176 pages · Paperback · Haymarket Books
Content warnings: sexism