Why people recommend it
Women and Power by Mary Beard is a concise and impactful manifesto that examines the historical roots of misogyny and the structural silencing of women in public life. On The Book Review podcast, host Gilbert Cruz discussed the book while introducing the author at the beginning of their interview. Gilbert Cruz also mentioned the book again at the conclusion of the segment, reminding listeners of the full title and author. During their conversation on The Book Review, the host contrasted this new manifesto with the author's previous popular historical work, SPQR, which had been published the prior year. Through these mentions on The Book Review, the host underscored the urgency and historical grounding of the author's arguments regarding gender, authority, and public speech. The podcast segments highlighted how the author connected ancient history to modern political discourse, making a compelling case for reevaluating how society defines and distributes power across different demographics.
Who recommended it
- Gilbert Cruz Recommended
Gilbert Cruz — 3 mentions
“Mary beard is here to discuss that question and her new book women and power a Manifesto”
“and very different from your book of was it last year that spqr came out”
“the book again is called women in power a Manifesto by Mary beard”
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Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“the public voice of women was one and women empowers the other”