Fixing Patriarchy
Fixing Patriarchy
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Brief
236
Book • Nonfiction
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Donald E. Hall's Fixing Patriarchy: Feminism and Mid-Victorian Male Novelists (1996) analyzes how mid-Victorian male novelists like Dickens, Kingsley, Tennyson, Thackeray, Hughes, Collins, and Trollope grapple with feminist ideas threatening patriarchal stability and reassess their works within the context of the women's movement between the 1840s and 1860s. The book includes discussions of violence and systematic oppression.
Informative
Contemplative
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Donald E. Hall’s Fixing Patriarchy is well-regarded for its insightful analysis of gender dynamics and historical context. Reviewers appreciate Hall's engaging writing and thorough research. However, some critique a perceived lack of actionable solutions and overly academic tone. Overall, it’s a compelling read for those interested in gender studies.
Who Should Read Fixing Patriarchy?
Readers who would enjoy Fixing Patriarchy by Donald E. Hall are likely interested in gender studies, sociocultural critique, and feminist theory. Comparable to bell hooks' Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center and Michael Kimmel's Angry White Men, this book appeals to those exploring the complexities of patriarchy and its social implications.
236
Book • Nonfiction
2019
Adult
18+ years
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