Female Fear Factory - Pumla Dineo Gqola (New Book)
Title: Female Fear Factory
Author: Pumla Dineo Gqola
Format: Paperback
Genre: Non-Fiction / Feminism / Gender Studies / Social Commentary
Language: English
Female Fear Factory is a powerful and thought-provoking examination of the culture of fear surrounding women in South Africa. Acclaimed feminist scholar and author Pumla Dineo Gqola explores how violence against women, patriarchal power and social attitudes create an environment in which women's lives are shaped by the constant threat of danger.
Through incisive analysis and compelling cultural commentary, Gqola examines how fear is produced, reinforced and normalised within society. She challenges the beliefs, institutions and behaviours that sustain gender-based violence, questioning why women are so often expected to adjust their lives around the possibility of male violence rather than being free to live without fear.
Drawing on feminist thought and South African social realities, the book encourages readers to confront uncomfortable truths about power, gender and responsibility. Gqola exposes the ways in which society perpetuates women's vulnerability while challenging readers to imagine a world in which women's safety and freedom are no longer compromised.
Bold, insightful and unapologetic, Female Fear Factory is an important contribution to discussions about feminism, gender-based violence and social justice in South Africa.
Condition:
- Brand new copy
- Unread condition
- Pages clean and unmarked
- Binding tight and secure
- Excellent overall condition