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Notes on WomanhoodDiscover the profound exploration of womanhood in 'Notes on Womanhood' by Sarah Jane Barnett, published by Otago University Press. This captivating paperback combines elements of memoir and feminist manifesto, serving as a guide for women navigating midlife challenges and the complexities of femininity. After undergoing a hysterectomy in her forties, Barnett reflects on her journey, tackling themes such as self identity, aging, and the sometimes harsh
Discover the profound exploration of womanhood in 'Notes on Womanhood' by Sarah Jane Barnett, published by Otago University Press. This captivating paperback combines elements of memoir and feminist manifesto, serving as a guide for women navigating midlife challenges and the complexities of femininity. After undergoing a hysterectomy in her forties, Barnett reflects on her journey, tackling themes such as self-identity, aging, and the sometimes harsh beauty standards of society. Her insights into the power of female friendship, the fears surrounding menopause, and the impact of her mother's transgender identity weave a rich narrative that resonates with many women. In 'Notes on Womanhood', Barnett transforms her personal experiences into relatable lessons that encourage deep reflection. Packed with literary references to authors like Judith Butler, Reni Eddo-Lodge, and Alok Vaid-Menon, this book becomes a bridge connecting women through shared narratives of growth and understanding. Delivery information: Expect your order to be processed quickly, ensuring the prompt arrival of this thought-provoking read right at your doorstep. Dive into this enlightening journey today, and redefine your understanding of womanhood through Barnett's honest and insightful prose.Notes on Womanhood
Author: Sarah Jane Barnett Publisher: Otago University Press
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Publication Date: 23-06-2022
After Sarah Jane Barnett had a hysterectomy in her forties, a comment by her doctor that she wouldn’t be “less of a woman” prompted her to investigate what the concept of womanhood meant to her. Part memoir, part feminist manifesto, part coming-of-middle-age story, Notes on Womanhood is the result. Here, Barnett examines the devastation she inflicted on herself as a young woman, the invisibility she feels as her youth fades, the power of female friendship, the stories women learn about midlife and menopause, and how being the daughter of a transgender woman changed her ideas of womanhood. â€This book is a conversation with myself about my own womanhood,’ Barnett says. â€The act of looking showed me the stitches: Western society’s beauty standards, the male gaze, a fear of aging, hair and gender, care work, my grandmother, life stage transitions, orca whales and tramping. All the authors I read – Darcey Steinke, Alok Vaid-Menon, Megan Jayne Crabbe, Maggie Nelson, Reni Eddo-Lodge, Judith Butler, Barbara Brookes, Natalie Wynn, Ani Mikaere, Atul Gawande and many more – explore ideas about gender, aging and society in a way that opened a door to the next idea. I kept on walking through those doors. The result is what I am calling my “coming-of-middle-age” story.’
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