{"product_id":"damned-whores-and-gods-police-9781742234908","title":"Damned Whores and God's Police","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA searing exploration of gender, power, and identity in Australia.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1975, \u003ci\u003eDamned Whores and God's Police\u003c\/i\u003e remains a landmark study of women in Australian society. Anne Summers dissects the historical and contemporary stereotypes that have shaped women's lives: the 'damned whore' and the 'God's police'. She exposes how these enduring archetypes have limited women's opportunities and perpetuated inequality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis updated edition delves into the ongoing struggle for women's liberation, examining: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe evolution of gender roles in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe impact of historical and cultural forces on women's lives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe persistent challenges women face in achieving true equality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor readers of feminist theory, Australian history, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of gender dynamics, Summers's incisive analysis offers a powerful and relevant perspective. Are women still defined by these stereotypes today? Summers challenges us to confront the uncomfortable truths about Australia's past and to reinvent our future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnne Summers AO\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, journalist, political adviser and pioneering feminist. She is former head of the Office of the Status of Women and was an advisor to former Prime Minister Paul Keating. Her books include \u003ci\u003eThe Misogyny Factor, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eDucks on the Pond\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Mother: a story of art and love\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51777295319314,"sku":"9781742234908","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_17507990-7116-4a3e-8504-12b35295a11f.jpg?v=1765359907","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/damned-whores-and-gods-police-9781742234908","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}