Rose's Place

Thoughts on Jack Holland's "Misogyny"and the links between misogyny, women's "right to choose," and rapeI just finished reading the book "Misogyny: the World's Oldest Prejudice" by Jack Holland. This is an excellent history of misogyny, and I highly recommend it. Even though it deals with very disturbing issues, it's not depressing to read. It's well-written and easy to follow, and the author's respect for women shines through. (Please note that my comments and excerpts below do not do justice to the book, and should not be taken as a comprehensive book review.)One very peculiar thing about this … [Read more...]