He's a Stud, She's a Slut
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| Author | Jessica Valenti |
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| Language | English |
| Publisher | Seal Press |
Publication date | May 6, 2008 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 224 |
| ISBN | 978-1580052450 |
| Preceded by | Full Frontal Feminism |
| Followed by | Yes Means Yes |
He's a Stud, She's a Slut, and 49 Other Double Standards Every Woman Should Know is a 2008 book by feminist writer Jessica Valenti. The 244-page work, commenting on 50 double-standards in expectations for women, is Valenti's second book.[1]
Reception
New York magazine's Vulture vertical said Valenti "delivers thoughtful observations on serious under-the-radar issues."[2][3] Bustle named the book to a 2017 list of best books on mansplaining: "5 Books To Give The Men In Your Life So You Don't Have To Keep Explaining It."[4]
In The New York Times, Liesl Schillinger compared Valenti's book to a work published the same year by conservative author Kathleen Parker, noting the two books mentioned a number of the same studies and cultural touchstones, just interpreted to opposite conclusions.[1] Parker argues contemporary American culture disregards the needs of boys and men while Valenti—Schillinger suggests, more persuasively—argues deference to the "delicate male ego" is overprioritized against the welfare of women.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Schillinger, Liesl (2008-07-13). "Endangered Species or Still the Enemy? (Published 2008)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
- ^ "'He's a Stud, She's a Slut' and Jessica Valenti Is a Force". Vulture. New York Magazine. 4 June 2008. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ Millard, Elizabeth (14 April 2008). "HE'S A STUD, SHE'S A SLUT, AND 49 OTHER DOUBLE STANDARDS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW". forewordreviews.com. Foreword Reviews Magazine. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
- ^ Trombetta, Sadie (January 10, 2017). "What Is Mansplaining? A Reading Guide". Bustle. Retrieved 2018-03-05.