I read this book after Ronald Reagan was elected. Spot on. Explaining the dismemberment of the woman's lib movement of the 60's and 70's during the Reagan presidency. Must read.
Backlash
Overview
When it was first published, Backlash made headlines for puncturing such favorite media myths as the "infertility epidemic" and the "man shortage," myths that defied statistical realities. These willfully fictitious media campaigns added up to an antifeminist Backlash. Whatever progress feminism has recently made, Faludi's words today seem prophetic. The media still love stories about stay-at-home moms and the "dangers" of women's career ambitions; the glass ceiling is still low; women are still punished for wanting to succeed; basic reproductive rights are still hanging by a thread. The Backlash clearly exists.Find out more http://susanfaludi.com/backlash.html
