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All The Single Ladies

Politics & Society

All The Single Ladies

Politics & Society

All The Single Ladies

Rebecca Traister

You don't have to be lonely or sad because you're alone. These days, single women in cities are showing that it's possible to find love and support, pursue a rewarding career, and live fulfilling lives without a man. Are you single? Evaluate the opportunity! Remember that being single is a time of great freedom if you're single and feeling sad. It's time to venture out and discover new adventures, meet new friends, and live the adventure you'd never get to live.

social-life

feminism

social-justice

women

14 min

8 Bite

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All The Single Ladies traces the history of changing situation of single women in the United States. Throughout the book, Traister explores how women can achieve tremendous success and independence by cultivating friendships and searching for alternative ways to balance personal and professional obligations.

Résumé du livre

Rebecca Traister is an American author, journalist, and cultural critic known for her writings on politics, gender, and feminism. She has written extensively on topics related to women's rights, the feminist movement, and the intersection of gender and politics.

“I think some men love the idea of a strong independent woman but they don’t want to marry a strong independent woman.”

“Always choose yourself first. Women are very socialized to choose other people. If you put yourself first, it’s this incredible path you can forge for yourself.”

“Here is the nexus of where work, gender, marriage, and money collide: Dependency.”

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Hill-Thomas hearings in the 1990s brought workplace sexual harassment into the national spotlight.

Women have historically been marginalized in the United States.

Women living in urban centers are free to explore new occupations and new lives.

Nowadays, women prioritize female companionships to empower and support them.

There's no need to feel lonely when you are single; embrace the freedom it gives you.

Women who are sexually active and single are perceived as threats to men in relationships and in society.

Some women wait to become mothers until they have achieved professional success.

We must continue fighting to empower women in the face of male dominance.

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