Kate Manne

“From the bedroom to the classroom to the courtroom, ‘consent’ is a key term in our contemporary sexual ethics. In this timely reexamination, Manon Garcia deftly reveals the hidden complexities of consent and proposes how to reconceptualize it as a tool of liberation.”...

A must-read for anyone who loves running, Good for a Girl offers an inspiring personal story and a rallying cry for reform of a sports landscape that is failing young female athletes. Author Lauren Fleshman grew up in the world of running and has seen firsthand the way that our sports systems fail young women and girls as much as empower them. Fleshman gives voice to the often-silent experience of the female athlete and argues that the time has come to rebuild our systems of competitive sport with women at their center. Written with heart and verve, this book is a joyful love letter to the running life and a vital call to reimagine sports for young women.

Belly of the Beast is a powerful exploration of the intersection of anti-fatness and anti-Blackness. Author Da’Shaun Harrison, a fat, Black, disabled, and non-binary writer, delves into the ways in which fat Black people in the United States are subject to discrimination, abuse, and trauma, including being hyper-policed by society and the state, passed over for housing and employment, and misdiagnosed by medical professionals. Harrison offers a fresh perspective on desirability politics, healthism, hyper-sexualization, and the connection between anti-fatness and police violence, while providing strategies to combat these societal issues.

This book explores the dangerous shift in how shame is being used as a weapon in America's "shame industrial complex" - from shaming individuals for societal problems to profitting from "punching down" on the vulnerable. The author, Cathy O'Neil, dissects the relationship between shame and power, asking important questions about whom the system serves and how we can fight back. Drawing on personal experience, O'Neil warns about the destructive influence of shame in the age of social media and hyperpartisan politics.

Discover the power of anger in the fight against racial injustice with this urgent call to action. Philosopher Myisha Cherry argues that anger has been unfairly demonized and that Lordean rage, a form of anger mobilized for change, is crucial in the anti-racist struggle. Using philosophy, social psychology, and history, she shows how anger can be harnessed, cultivated, and focused to challenge racism and effect lasting change. This accessible resource is a must-read for politically and socially engaged readers seeking new tools for changing the world.

This insightful and empowering book offers actionable advice for parents seeking to raise feminist sons in today's world. From teaching consent to countering problematic messages from the media and culture, there is much work to be done with our boys. Written by a professor of journalism and feminist mother, this personal story is informed by research and expert conversations. Each chapter offers takeaways and recommendations for further reading, making it a valuable resource for all.

This philosophical exploration delves into the complexities of female submission and its perpetuation by patriarchy. Using Simone de Beauvoir's work and feminist philosophy, the book challenges the traditional understanding of femininity and submission. The author argues that women's lived experiences shape their adaptation to gender hierarchies, and that women do not actively choose submission but consent to it through social norms. This sophisticated analysis moves beyond simplistic perspectives and provides a nuanced understanding of the subject.

Here is the blue sheep.Ésta es la oveja azul. But where is the green sheep?¿Pero dónde está la oveja verde? The search for the green sheep is on in this bilingual board book edition of the Australian author Mem Fox and the cartoonist Judy Horacek’s delightful read-aloud Where Is the Green Sheep? Wee ones will learn concepts such as opposites and ...

This powerful memoir tells the story of a survivor who gave voice to millions when she stood up to Brock Turner, a sex offender. Her victim impact statement went viral and inspired changes in California law. Now, she reclaims her identity and shares her story of trauma, transcendence, and the power of words. Her struggles with isolation and shame reveal the oppression victims face, and the book challenges our beliefs about what is acceptable. With pain, resilience, and humor, this memoir is a modern classic that will forever change the way we think about sexual assault.