T. -
Helpful Score: 11
I have mixed feelings about the content of Muscio's book. It is divided into 4 sections. The first section titled "The Word" (meaning the word cunt) was exhilarating and informative. Muscio writes in a conversational style that I found refreshing and not at all academic or clinical. She urges women to "take back" the word, which has been transformed from a word of power for women to a disgraceful, derogatory word. This was my favorite section!
The second section is titled "The Anatomical Jewel" and contains lots of information about the physical aspects of being a woman--menstruation and women's issues are discussed--without the slightest bit of blushing or hesitation. I found Muscio's experiences and proclamations fun and unusual.
The third section, titled "Reconciliation" was nothing more than militant feminism. While interesting, I felt uncomfortable with some of the ideas presented.
The last section is actually the expansion for the second edition. Muscio talks about her experiences after the first edition was released. She expands her call for women's power to lesbians and transgendered people as well. Rape is a topic examined to the nth degree.
The book contains many resources for women--and the same links and resources can be found on the author's website.
The second section is titled "The Anatomical Jewel" and contains lots of information about the physical aspects of being a woman--menstruation and women's issues are discussed--without the slightest bit of blushing or hesitation. I found Muscio's experiences and proclamations fun and unusual.
The third section, titled "Reconciliation" was nothing more than militant feminism. While interesting, I felt uncomfortable with some of the ideas presented.
The last section is actually the expansion for the second edition. Muscio talks about her experiences after the first edition was released. She expands her call for women's power to lesbians and transgendered people as well. Rape is a topic examined to the nth degree.
The book contains many resources for women--and the same links and resources can be found on the author's website.
Kaycee D. (iloveyouhecried) reviewed Cunt: A Declaration of Independence (Expanded and Updated Second Edition) on + 38 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I call this the "women's bible." It is one of my favorite books of all time and I think every woman should read it!
raconteur reviewed Cunt: A Declaration of Independence (Expanded and Updated Second Edition) on + 168 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Best book by a feminist author that I have ever read! I love that the author includes so many links at the back of her book. I like her writing style. I love how she treats serious subjects. It's a book that I wouldn't hesitate to give to a kid who just entered puberty. It does deal with serious themes, and has vulgar language ... but, frankly, I wish someone had given me this book when I was 13. It would have made navigating the whole high school, hormonal, first sexual experiences so much less confusing. I may have even made better decisions had I read this book first.
Sharon D. reviewed Cunt: A Declaration of Independence (Expanded and Updated Second Edition) on + 224 more book reviews
An ancient title of respect for women, the word 'cunt' long ago veered off this noble path. Inga Muscio traces the road from honor to expletive, giving women the motivation and tools to claim 'cunt' as a positive and powerful force in their lives. With humor and candor, she shares her own history as she explores the cultural forces that influence women's relationships with their bodies.
Michelle . (verbenia) reviewed Cunt: A Declaration of Independence (Expanded and Updated Second Edition) on + 12 more book reviews
Mostly history....statistically information about women....women's lib. Good.
Kim -
Read the original version shortly after it was released and remember loving it so much. Traded that version in when this expanded/upgraded version came out and re-read it, again loving it. Somewhere between then and now, my views changed. As I re-read it now, I find myself cringing. Yes, it's still relevant because not much has changed (and is getting even worse than when it was written), but I much prefer a more academic study than this, which is highly personal and mostly opinion based on personal experiences (none of which I have experienced). The author seems to contradict herself often which makes me question her p.o.v. on just about everything (which I didn't pick up on the first few readings). I'm pro-choice, but 3 abortions with the same boyfriend because you are afraid of taking pills (while wishing only the worst on men who don't respect you by wearing condoms) is plain ignorance and irresponsibility. Identifying as a lesbian since age early grade school but, given the above and the desire to sleep with other men, maybe "queer" or "bi" would make the p.o.v. clearer. If the power of thought could cause an abortion, why couldn't it prevent a pregnancy? If you hate rape scenes in movies, refuse to watch, and advocate staging walk-outs, why in the world would you read books and watch movies with brutal rape scenes (written by a man) and then encourage a friend to watch the movie without a warning about the rape scenes (which apparently you knew would be a trigger)? Lastly, the statement, "We all have cunts, and it does not matter if they are biological, surgical or metaphorical" made me pause, especially in hindsight, because the vast majority of the topics deal with biological cunts with little-to-no mention of surgical ones and absolutely no mention of metaphorical.
Nicole Q. (tattookitty) -
Ugh -- this was awful crap! I'm all for feminism, but this was over the top insanity. I wouldn't waste your time.
