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Un)Doing the Missionary Position
Gender Asymmetry in Contemporary Asian American Women's Writing
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Focusing on the writings of contemporary Asian American women, this feminist theoretical work examines authors like Amy Tan and Gish Jen, highlighting their confrontation with gender asymmetry. The author argues that these writers address various forms of oppression, using satire to critique societal norms. By advocating for a shared understanding among ethnic and women of color feminist critics, the book encourages a focus on commonalities over differences, aiming to unite diverse feminist perspectives.
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Un)Doing the Missionary Position, Phillipa Kafka
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- 1997
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- Title
- Un)Doing the Missionary Position
- Subtitle
- Gender Asymmetry in Contemporary Asian American Women's Writing
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Phillipa Kafka
- Publisher
- Praeger
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 212
- ISBN13
- 9780313301612
- Category
- About Literature, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Focusing on the writings of contemporary Asian American women, this feminist theoretical work examines authors like Amy Tan and Gish Jen, highlighting their confrontation with gender asymmetry. The author argues that these writers address various forms of oppression, using satire to critique societal norms. By advocating for a shared understanding among ethnic and women of color feminist critics, the book encourages a focus on commonalities over differences, aiming to unite diverse feminist perspectives.