Abstract
This is a commentary on Gloria Steinem’s (1978) “If Men Could Menstruate,” which is reprinted in this issue. Here I situate Steinem’s essay in the context of other second-wave feminists (e.g., W.I.T.C.H., Flo Kennedy, Valerie Solanas) who used satire as a weapon against the patriarchy in their fight for radical social change. Although today we recognize that some men do menstruate, Steinem’s humorous approach remains relevant today, and I discuss ways to use her work in teaching courses on feminism and social justice.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 157-160 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Women's Reproductive Health |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| State | Published - Jul 3 2019 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- feminist humor
- Gloria Steinem
- menstruation
- satire
- second wave feminism
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Reproductive Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Maternity and Midwifery
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