Smash The Patriarchy

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Author(s)

Marta Breen

Co-Authors / Illustrators

Jenny Jordahl
Sian Mackie

Publisher Name

Helvetiq

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Age Range

14+

Release Date

October 24, 2023

ISBN13

978-3039640188

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The patriarchy is falling. It’s time to smash it. This graphic novel shows you how.

Patriarchy means “the rule of the father” and describes a system where men are in control. At least since the time of Aristotle, loud-mouthed men have called women weak and inferior. In entertaining comic book form, Smash the Patriarchy shames the culprits and salutes more than 100 inspiring women—from Pharaoh Hatshepsut to Mary Wollstonecraft to Petra Herrera—who stood up to them.

The book is not afraid to examine some of the worst crimes—public shaming, medical examinations, and the widespread murder and jailing of feminists around the world—as it calls on readers to finally smash the patriarchy forever.

These men get embarrassed: Aristotle, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Immanuel Kant, Friedrich Nietzsche, Woody Allen and many more…

These women are celebrated: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Emily Dickinson, Queen Christina of Sweden, Arundhati Roy, Amanda Gorman, and many more…

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Smash The Patriarchy

November 05, 2023 (Updated: November 05, 2023)

Overall rating

4.3

Writing Style

5.0

Plot

4.0

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4.0

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An insightful graphic novel that shows through time the beginnings of patriarchy and those who fought against it.

This graphic novel starts with those who belittled women and the comments/beliefs that resulted in women being deemed not good enough. The historical figures include those like Freud, Aristotle, and others. It also gives the definition of patriarchy which is the rule of the father. Basically, it means that men are in control.

Some might think that it wasn't only in the 1800/early 1900s when women didn't have the same rights as men. Or that only suffragettes fought hard for women's rights. That movement helped pass the 19th Amendment in 1920. In fact, one of my own ancestors, Lucy Clark, was a Utah suffragette and fought along with suffragette leaders like Susan B. Anthony for the right for women to vote.

In this graphic novel, readers find out that women throughout time fought to have their voices heard.

The illustrations add to the historical bits in this fascinating and engaging graphic novel. Add to that the quotes from current-day women leaders.

Love the ending of the book which gives the award for the biggest sexist!

Warning: There are illustrations that show nudity that some might feel are offensive.

Important novel that addresses sexism, women's rights, and feminism.