Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2000
Publication Title
Turnings: Writing on Women's Transformations
Pages
80-83
Abstract
(First paragraph) Until quite recently, I dismissed criticisms of "angry femini sts" as a sexist stereotype. I was tired of hearing people say, "I believe in equal pay for equal work, but I dislike those bra-burning feminists!" Perhaps I'm too young, but almost all of my friends are feminists, and I have yet to meet anyone who has burned her bra, so this comment always strikes me as bizarre. However, recently I have begun to think seriously about the power of stereotypes and the ability of people to disregard messages they do not want to hear. I now realize that feminists need to be careful not to unnecessarily reinforce the angry feminist stereotype if they hope to be heard.
Original Publication Citation
Bing, J. (2000). Why are those women so angry? In L. Igloria & R. Olander (Eds.), Turnings: Writing on Women's Transformations (pp. 80-83). Norfolk, VA: Friends of Women's Studies.
Repository Citation
Bing, Janet, "Why Are Those Women So Angry?" (2000). English Faculty Publications. 100.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/english_fac_pubs/100
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