Los mejores 100 Gender & Sexuality libros

Exploring Gender & Sexuality sheds light on diverse identities and societal norms, fostering empathy and inclusivity. Our expertly curated book list delves into these complex themes, offering nuanced perspectives for a richer understanding.

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Los mejores 100 Gender & Sexuality libros
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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Half the Sky de

Half the Sky

Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn
Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide
4.6 (18 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Half the Sky?

Half the Sky is about unlocking the greatest untapped resource on Earth: women. It outlines some of the most serious problems facing women throughout the world, such as human trafficking and gender-based violence, and why it’s so difficult for the world to overcome them, and what we stand to gain if we do.

¿Quién debería leer Half the Sky?

  • Women and men everywhere
  • Anyone interested in feminism and gender equality
  • Anyone who wants to make the world a better place

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Getting to 50/50 de

Getting to 50/50

Sharon Meers and Joanna Strober
How Working Parents Can Have it All
3.5 (51 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Getting to 50/50?

Getting to 50/50 (2009) exposes the myths surrounding traditional male and female parental roles and provides actionable techniques that allow both mothers and fathers to be independent earners, enjoy quality time with their children and share responsibilities in the household.

¿Quién debería leer Getting to 50/50?

  • Parents who want to share their responsibilities but don’t know how
  • Pregnant women or mothers who want to continue working throughout motherhood

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Unfinished Business de

Unfinished Business

Anne-Marie Slaughter
Women, Men, Work, Family
3.6 (13 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Unfinished Business?

Unfinished Business (2015) offers a frank analysis of a pressing question. Is it really possible for men and women to “have it all” in our modern society? Can we hope to have a great family life and great career? As these blinks reveal, striking a balance between the personal and the professional isn’t only possible; it’s easier than you might think.

¿Quién debería leer Unfinished Business?

  • Women who want to have a successful career and a happy family
  • CEOs who want to provide a mother-friendly workplace
  • Men hoping to learn more about what equal romantic partnership means

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: The Professor in the Cage de

The Professor in the Cage

Jonathan Gottschall
Why Men Fight and Why We Like to Watch
4.2 (24 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Professor in the Cage?

In The Professor in the Cage (2015), professor Jonathan Gottschall enters the world of mixed martial arts to discover the sources of our fascination with violence. Through the power of modern science and by applying the weight of human history, these blinks reveal how our love of fighting is grounded in our deepest human instincts.

¿Quién debería leer The Professor in the Cage?

  • Anyone interested in the origins of violence
  • People fascinated by martial arts
  • Anyone hoping to learn more about humanity’s fascination with fighting

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: The Second Sex de

The Second Sex

Simone de Beauvoir
4.4 (238 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Second Sex?

The Second Sex (1949), an 800-page feminist classic, explains how woman has been shaped into the “Other,” second sex – the negative counterpart to man. By examining history, myths, biology and life experience, de Beauvoir paints a clear picture of why woman is subjugated to man, and how womankind should respond.

¿Quién debería leer The Second Sex?

  • Feminists
  • People interested in philosophy
  • Anyone who loves classics

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: We Should All Be Feminists de

We Should All Be Feminists

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Why Feminism is the key to a better world
3.9 (159 ratings)
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¿De qué trata We Should All Be Feminists?

In We Should All Be Feminists (2014), Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie expands on her much admired TEDx talk to address our deepest misconceptions about feminism. By masterfully interweaving personal anecdotes, philosophy and her talent for prose, she explains how men and women are far from being equal, how women are systematically discriminated against and what we can do about it.

¿Quién debería leer We Should All Be Feminists?

  • Anyone who doesn’t see the need for feminism
  • Feminists looking for more arguments and reasoning to strengthen their positions
  • Anyone on the fence about the role feminism can play in modern-day society

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Men Explain Things To Me

Rebecca Solnit
And Other Essays
3.8 (102 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Men Explain Things To Me?

Men Explain Things To Me (2014) is a collection of essays that examine the range of misogyny in our culture, from everyday microaggressions to legal systems that fail to punish rape. Solnit explains how sexism perpetuates itself, and what we can all do to eliminate it.

¿Quién debería leer Men Explain Things To Me?

  • Women who are tired of men talking down to them
  • Men who want to be allies in the fight against misogyny
  • Anyone curious about feminism or how deep-rooted sexism is in our society

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Asking for It de

Asking for It

Kate Harding
The Alarming Rise of Rape Culture – and What We Can Do about It
4.1 (19 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Asking for It?

Asking for It (2015) is about rape culture, the social and cultural practices that normalize rape by diminishing the experiences of victims and vindicating perpetrators. These blinks outline the various manifestations and effects of rape culture, and the steps we can take to dismantle it.

¿Quién debería leer Asking for It?

  • Anyone whose life has been affected by sexual violence
  • Romantic partners looking to understand more about consensual sex
  • Policy makers and sex educators

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Fast Forward de

Fast Forward

Melanne Verveer and Kim K. Azzarelli
How Women Can Achieve Power and Purpose
4.6 (20 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Fast Forward?

Fast Forward (2015) is about one of the most underappreciated resources on earth: women. These blinks, which argue that women will be the key to this century’s greatest achievements, outline many of the myriad problems that women face, as well as the steps we can take to solve them.

¿Quién debería leer Fast Forward?

  • Feminists and human rights activists
  • Anyone interested in global power politics
  • People who want to make the world a better place

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Sex and the Citadel de

Sex and the Citadel

Shereen El Feki
Intimate Life in a Changing Arab World
3.9 (46 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Sex and the Citadel?

Sex and the Citadel (2013) offers a revealing look at the sex lives of people in Muslim countries, especially Egypt, which, about 200 years ago, was a hotbed of sensual and sexual activity, but has since become a conservative and sexually repressed society. These blinks take you through the taboos, censorship and gender discrimination that many Muslims continue to resist.

¿Quién debería leer Sex and the Citadel?

  • Non-Muslims hoping to learn more about the diversity of Muslim society
  • Muslims interested in their culture’s sexuality
  • Feminists who want a better understanding of the struggles Muslim women face

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Why Love Hurts de

Why Love Hurts

Eva Illouz
A Sociological Explanation
3.5 (65 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Why Love Hurts?

Why Love Hurts (2012) is about the history of love, romance and relationships. These blinks detail the gender differences, cultural expectations and social structures that shape our conception of love and make it one of the more difficult emotions to experience.

¿Quién debería leer Why Love Hurts?

  • Men who are fed up with being called unemotional
  • Women who are tired of being considered clingy
  • Singles who struggle to maintain relationships

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: The Beauty Myth de

The Beauty Myth

Naomi Wolf
How Images of Beauty Are Used Against Women
4.3 (71 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Beauty Myth?

The Beauty Myth (1991) will help you understand the anxiety that surrounds women, and the cult of beauty that dominates our society today. It identifies the patriarchal and economic forces that shape the unfair expectations and norms that women face. Learn how we can be better equipped to build a less biased future.

¿Quién debería leer The Beauty Myth?

  • Anyone struggling with a negative body image
  • Women who feel pressured into looking a certain way
  • Feminists concerned about modern standards of beauty

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Galileo’s Middle Finger de

Galileo’s Middle Finger

Alice Dreger
Heretics, Activists, and One Scholar’s Search for Justice
3.5 (37 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Galileo’s Middle Finger?

Galileo’s Middle Finger (2015) tackles head on the controversial issue of transgender research, intersex issues, and the conflicts that have arisen between academics, scientists and activists. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at just how dangerous an idea can be when it challenges a familiar narrative or an established ideology and  reminds us that, in the face of harmful threats and accusations, it’s important to be open, honest and persevering—and that science and social justice need each other in order to work.

¿Quién debería leer Galileo’s Middle Finger?

  • Activists fighting for controversial causes
  • Scholars studying ground-breaking subjects
  • People who want to transcend identity politics

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Engines of Liberty de

Engines of Liberty

David Cole
The Power of Citizen Activists to Make Constitutional Law
3.6 (18 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Engines of Liberty?

Engines of Liberty (2016) is an exploration into the influence citizens can have on government, and the changes that can be brought about through activism, the spreading of information and the mobilization of one’s peers. When it comes to the big issues of our time, like gay marriage, guns and human rights, it’s passionate citizens who are speaking up for what they believe in and bringing about change.

¿Quién debería leer Engines of Liberty?

  • Activists passionate about civil liberties
  • Lawyers and politicians interested in the history of civil rights
  • Concerned citizens who want to become more active

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: The Managed Heart de

The Managed Heart

Arlie Russell Hochschild
Commercialization of Human Feeling
3.5 (40 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Managed Heart?

The Managed Heart (1983) is the seminal sociological text that introduced the concept of emotional labor. These blinks reveal how we adjust our emotions to our advantage in social and professional contexts, and shed light on the risks and consequences of this form of self-management.

¿Quién debería leer The Managed Heart?

  • Readers working customer-facing jobs
  • Students interested in gender issues in the workplace
  • Working mothers frustrated with the expectations they face

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: A Vindication of the Rights of Woman de

A Vindication of the Rights of Woman

Mary Wollstonecraft
4.3 (103 ratings)
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¿De qué trata A Vindication of the Rights of Woman?

A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792) is a historical text that details the gender disparities of the eighteenth century. These blinks explain the ways in which women were subservient to men at this time, why the author wanted a fairer world to take shape and how she suggested it could be done.

¿Quién debería leer A Vindication of the Rights of Woman?

  • Feminists everywhere
  • History and sociology students
  • Men who want a historical look at women’s rights issues

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Moody Bitches de

Moody Bitches

Julie Holland
The Truth About the Drugs You’re Taking, the Sleep You’re Missing, the Sex You’re Not Having, and What’s Really Making You Crazy
4.1 (68 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Moody Bitches?

Moody Bitches (2015) is your guide to the female body and brain. These blinks explain some of the reasons behind the emotions and fluctuating moods that women can experience and how they can better tune into themselves, embrace their feelings and their bodies.

¿Quién debería leer Moody Bitches?

  • Women who are frustrated by their mood swings
  • Young girls who want to know more about their brains and bodies
  • Women who want to have better sex

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: The Female Eunuch de

The Female Eunuch

Germaine Greer
The landmark book in the history of the womens rights movement
4.2 (47 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Female Eunuch?

The Female Eunuch (1970) is an explosive feminist classic that confronts the societal expectations holding women back. These blinks argue that it’s womankind’s responsibility to create new definitions of femininity and take ownership of their bodies, sex and lives.

¿Quién debería leer The Female Eunuch?

  • Sociology students looking for an introduction to second-wave feminism
  • Budding feminists seeking an empowering read
  • Men who’d like to learn about the forces shaping patriarchal society

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Unscrewed de

Unscrewed

Jaclyn Friedman
Women, Sex, Power, and How to Stop Letting the System Screw Us All
3.7 (30 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Unscrewed?

Unscrewed (2017) looks at the numerous obstacles that women face every day on their path to equality and respect. Author Jaclyn Friedman shows the way forward. She shines a light on those who are already hard at work dismantling these barriers and explains why even though the current system may be imbalanced, but we can build a new one.

¿Quién debería leer Unscrewed?

  • Women and men interested in sexual politics
  • Sociology students
  • Readers who want to be better sex educators

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Women and Power de

Women and Power

Mary Beard
A Manifesto
4.1 (54 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Women and Power?

In Women and Power (2017), Mary Beard brings her considerable expertise and wry wit to bear on history's treatment of powerful women. Britain's best-known classicist retells stories from the ancient world and brings her analytical insight to the modern day. Beard explores the cultural roots of misogyny, the vilification of women’s voices, and asks whether it’s time for power to be redefined.

¿Quién debería leer Women and Power?

  • History buffs
  • People interested in feminism
  • People looking for context to current discussions about sexual harassment, abuse of power and the #MeToo movement

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: How Not To Be a Boy de

How Not To Be a Boy

Robert Webb
3.4 (36 ratings)
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¿De qué trata How Not To Be a Boy?

How Not To Be a Boy (2017) is writer and actor Robert Webb’s personal account of what it was like to grow up as a boy in rural England. In particular, what it was like to be the kind of boy who wasn’t all that into typically “manly” stuff. Webb’s tale is both a heartfelt autobiography and a humorously critical assessment of the pressures society can put on young men.

¿Quién debería leer How Not To Be a Boy?

  • Readers who love a funny story
  • People opposed to gender stereotypes
  • Fans of Robert Webb and Peep Show

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Brotopia de

Brotopia

Emily Chang
Breaking Up the Boys’ Club of Silicon Valley
4.4 (21 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Brotopia?

Brotopia (2018) explores the male-dominated culture permeating the technology industry and looks at why and how women are excluded from it. Looking especially at Silicon Valley and the companies based there, the book argues that the tech world is anything but progressive.

¿Quién debería leer Brotopia?

  • Those who work or want to work in the tech industry
  • Female employees who believe they are unfairly mistreated in the workplace
  • Tech company CEOs and managers 

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Power Up de

Power Up

Magdalena Yesil
How Smart Women Win in the New Economy
4.0 (25 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Power Up?

Power Up (2017) aims to empower women in the workplace with practical advice and heartfelt anecdotes from a Silicon Valley pioneer. Although primarily focused on the tech industry, it’s a guidebook that can be applied to breaking glass ceilings in all industries. From taking ownership of career choices to navigating sexist office politics, Magdalena Yesil offers a call to action for women who want appropriate credit for their hard work and a salary to match.

¿Quién debería leer Power Up?

  • Women in business
  • Anyone working in the tech industry
  • Entrepreneurs and venture capitalists

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Girl, Wash Your Face de

Girl, Wash Your Face

Rachel Hollis
Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be
3.8 (128 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Girl, Wash Your Face?

Girl, Wash Your Face (2018) is about one crucial truth – you, and you alone, are responsible for your life and happiness. It’s an empowering and sometimes challenging guide to living a joyful, productive and ambitious life.

¿Quién debería leer Girl, Wash Your Face?

  • Moms and women who feel overwhelmed by life
  • Anyone who needs a little inspiration to pursue their dreams

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: How Women Rise de

How Women Rise

Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith
Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job
4.4 (167 ratings)
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¿De qué trata How Women Rise?

How Women Rise (2018) explores the surprising things that women say, do and think in the workplace that hold them back from progressing. Using real-world examples and practical advice, the blinks explain how professional women can meet their full potential and rise to the top of their chosen career ladder.

¿Quién debería leer How Women Rise?

  • Women wanting to climb the career ladder
  • Employers who seek to make their workplace more female-friendly
  • Social psychology enthusiasts looking for fresh insights

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Flow de

Flow

Elissa Stein and Susan Kim
The Cultural Story of Menstruation
4.4 (25 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Flow?

Flow (2009) explores the historical and cultural context of menstruation. By doing so, it seeks to debunk the myths that surround periods and address the misperceptions people have of the basic bodily process of menstruation.

¿Quién debería leer Flow?

  • Those interested in the history and cultural significance of menstruation
  • Women who are afraid to ask their friends and family about periods and sexual health
  • Women experiencing puberty or menopause

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Girl, Stop Apologizing de

Girl, Stop Apologizing

Rachel Hollis
A Shame-Free Plan For Embracing and Achieving Your Goals
4.3 (156 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Girl, Stop Apologizing?

Girl, Stop Apologizing (2019) is a helpful and empowering guide for any woman who’s felt the need to apologize for pursuing their dreams and wanting more out of life. Author Rachel Hollis shares tips and advice that have helped her reach her personal goals – and that might help others realize their own dreams too.

¿Quién debería leer Girl, Stop Apologizing?

  • Women eager to be more productive
  • Moms tired of being made to feel guilty for being ambitious
  • Anyone interested in being more driven

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Bad Feminist de

Bad Feminist

Roxane Gay
Essays
4.2 (114 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Bad Feminist?

Bad Feminist (2014) is a collection of often personal essays examining race, gender and feminism in the United States. The author, Roxane Gay, pays particular attention to the way media, politics and pop culture shape society’s views and champions her own brand of feminism – one that doesn’t always follow the rules.

¿Quién debería leer Bad Feminist?

  • Anyone not sure if feminism is for them
  • Anyone looking to gain insight into racial equality in America
  • Students of politics, literature and creative writing

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Bloody Brilliant Women de

Bloody Brilliant Women

Cathy Newman
Pioneers, Revolutionaries, and Geniuses Your History Teacher Forgot to Mention
4.2 (37 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Bloody Brilliant Women?

Bloody Brilliant Women (2018) shines a light on some of British history’s most remarkable women, who, for years, were conveniently left out of history books mainly written by men. Newman rights this wrong, providing an exhaustive history of the multitude of women responsible for shaping Britain from the 1880s to the present day.

¿Quién debería leer Bloody Brilliant Women?

  • History buffs
  • Feminists
  • Anglophiles

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: When Women Ruled the World de

When Women Ruled the World

Kara Cooney
Six Queens of Egypt
4.1 (208 ratings)
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¿De qué trata When Women Ruled the World?

Ancient Egypt is a historical anomaly: the Egyptians called upon women to lead their country more frequently than any other culture. Tracing their rise to power within the authoritarian system of divine kingship, When Women Ruled the World (2018) tells the stories of Egypt’s six most important female leaders – Merneith, Neferusobek, Hatshepsut, Nefertiti, Tawosret and Cleopatra – and explores what lessons they hold about female leadership for us today.

¿Quién debería leer When Women Ruled the World?

  • Folks who are interested in the history of female leadership
  • Women who want to be inspired by female trailblazers of the past
  • History buffs who want to learn more about life and death in ancient Egypt

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: The Moment of Lift de

The Moment of Lift

Melinda Gates
How Empowering Women Changes the World
4.2 (107 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Moment of Lift?

The Moment of Lift (2019) relates the journey that Melinda Gates embarked upon to help empower women all around the world. Whether through stories of people she met via her charitable work or from experiences recounted by others, this part-memoir, part-call-to-action explores the myriad social and economic issues women and girls face on a daily basis. But while many of these hurdles seem insurmountable, only by overcoming them can humanity as a whole move forward to a more egalitarian and just future.

¿Quién debería leer The Moment of Lift?

  • Women who want to learn more about gender issues
  • Men looking to understand the hardships faced by women
  • Curious minds interested in the links between poverty, gender and inequality

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions de

Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
4.3 (42 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions?

Dear Ijeawele (2017) is a series of suggestions for raising young girls to be strong, independent women. A few years ago, a childhood friend of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie asked her advice on a very important topic – how to raise her daughter to be a feminist. Her friend was called Ijeawele, and this book is the author’s response.

¿Quién debería leer Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions?

  • Feminists
  • Parents of daughters
  • Men looking for insight into what it’s like to grow up as a girl

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Invisible Women de

Invisible Women

Caroline Criado Perez
Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men
4.5 (254 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Invisible Women?

In Invisible Women (2019), Caroline Criado Perez argues that there is a “gender data gap” – that the bulk of the world’s data is based on male bodies and male behaviors. The result is a world that not only caters to men but often actively disadvantages women. Perez shows how the data underpinning everything from medicine and AI to the size of our smartphones fails to account for women’s needs. She explores the myriad problems this data gap causes and suggests how it might best be addressed.

¿Quién debería leer Invisible Women?

  • Feminists of all genders
  • People interested in design, public policy, urban planning, AI and tech
  • Data scientists and analysts

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: She/He/They/Me de

She/He/They/Me

Robyn Ryle
For the Sisters, Misters, and Binary Resisters
2.4 (427 ratings)
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¿De qué trata She/He/They/Me?

She/He/They/Me (2019) provides readers with a unique opportunity to explore the many concepts and phenomena of gender. Weaving anthropology, global history and gender studies into a fascinating blend of empirical information and theoretical speculation, author Robyn Ryle opens our eyes to the sheer vastness of the possible forms that gender can take.

¿Quién debería leer She/He/They/Me?

  • People interested in fighting for a society that has more gender equality 
  • Those seeking a deeper understanding of masculinity and femininity 
  • Individuals interested in doing away with such dualities altogether

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Fair Play de

Fair Play

Eve Rodsky
A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live)
4.3 (81 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Fair Play?

Fair Play (2019) explores gender inequality in the division of domestic labor and the impact of this inequality on mothers. Packed with practical advice, these blinks also offer couples a radical approach to reallocating domestic chores so that women married to men can get a fairer deal. 

¿Quién debería leer Fair Play?

  • Busy working mothers
  • Fathers seeking a better work-life balance
  • Stay-at-home moms wanting to change their lives

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: The Witches Are Coming de

The Witches Are Coming

Lindy West
3.4 (65 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Witches Are Coming?

In The Witches are Coming (2019) writer and feminist activist Lindy West applies her scalpel-sharp intellect to today’s political landscape. She uncovers the ideological agendas behind everything from Adam Sandler movies to the wellness movement, abortion rights to Louis C.K.’s comeback. This is feminism for the post #metoo era.

¿Quién debería leer The Witches Are Coming?

  • Feminists who feel frustrated by the state of contemporary gender politics
  • Men who want to be better allies to the women in their lives
  • Anyone who’s oppressed by the patriarchy

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Know My Name de

Know My Name

Chanel Miller
A Memoir
4.5 (37 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Know My Name?

In Know My Name (2019), Chanel Miller presents her side of what happened when she was sexually assaulted by Stanford student Brock Turner and forced to endure a long and traumatizing trial in the public eye. Drawing parallels between her own experience and the structural mistreatment of women in the court system, she explains what made her determined to share her story and empower other survivors.

¿Quién debería leer Know My Name?

  • People who want to learn more about the experience of sexual assault survivors in the US court system
  • Memoir-lovers who want to be inspired by the story of a remarkable woman 
  • Activists who want inspiration for effecting political change

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism de

Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism

Kristen Ghodsee
And Other Arguments for Economic Independence
3.8 (42 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism?

Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism (2018) makes an argument that’s even more provocative than its title suggests. More than just better sex, it claims that women have better lives in general under socialism. To prove this claim, it compares and contrasts women’s lives under state socialism, democratic socialism, and neoliberal capitalism. 

¿Quién debería leer Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism?

  • Socialists wanting ammunition for their next argument 
  • Capitalists wanting food for thought 
  • Women and men wanting a fresh take on gender equality

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: The Soul of a Woman de

The Soul of a Woman

Isabel Allende
A personal meditation on life, feminism, and what it means to be a woman
4.4 (79 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Soul of a Woman?

The Soul of a Woman (2021) is an honest and personal meditation on life, feminism, and what it means to be a woman. Drawing on experiences from the author’s life, it explores issues around women’s oppression, love, ambition, aging, and abuse. It is at once the story of one woman and the story of all women.

¿Quién debería leer The Soul of a Woman?

  • Anyone who has experienced misogyny
  • Men who want to understand what life is like for women
  • Fans of biographies and memoirs

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Bedtime Biography: Vindication de

Bedtime Biography: Vindication

Lyndall Gordon
A Life of Mary Wollstonecraft
4.7 (237 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Bedtime Biography: Vindication?

Narrated by Karen Cass

Vindication (2006) tells the inspiring, thrilling, and often tragic tale of the life of Mary Wollstonecraft, known today as the founder of modern feminism. Drawing on significant moments in Wollstonecraft’s life, from her childhood in an abusive household to her experiences co-founding a school and living in Revolutionary France, it paints a picture of a woman who was as complex as she was brilliant. Throughout every stage of her life, Wollstonecraft was truly an original thinker, and her influence on feminist thought continues to ring out today.

¿Quién debería leer Bedtime Biography: Vindication?

  • Feminists and people interested in the history of women
  • Fans of stories about tragic heroes
  • Anyone fascinated by the personal lives of famous historical figures

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Beat Gender Bias de

Beat Gender Bias

Karen Morley
How to Play a Better Part in a More Inclusive World
4.0 (134 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Beat Gender Bias?

Beat Gender Bias (2020) explores the beliefs and behaviors that underpin the glass ceiling and that stop women and girls from reaching their full potential. It explores the persistence of workplace sexism and explains how leaders can tackle it.

¿Quién debería leer Beat Gender Bias?

  • Sociology buffs looking for a different perspective 
  • Feminists hoping to create change in their workplaces
  • Leaders seeking insights into equality and diversity issues

42
Gender & Sexuality Libros: You Are Your Best Thing de

You Are Your Best Thing

Edited by Tarana Burke and Brené Brown
Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience
4.1 (109 ratings)
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¿De qué trata You Are Your Best Thing?

You Are Your Best Thing (2021) is an anthology of original essays that explore Black experiences of living, loving, and parenting in America today. It examines concepts like vulnerability and shame, and shows that the key to personal healing lies in confronting white supremacy and the racist systems that make Black people feel unsafe in their communities. 

¿Quién debería leer You Are Your Best Thing?

  • Black people looking for tools to heal from trauma
  • Psychology-lovers seeking new perspectives on how the personal and political intersect
  • Those who want to deepen their understanding of the impact of racism in America

43
Gender & Sexuality Libros: All In de

All In

Billie Jean King
An Autobiography
4.4 (33 ratings)
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¿De qué trata All In?

All In (2021) tells the remarkable life story of Billie Jean King, the woman who led a call for equality in women’s sports that soon reverberated around the world. King’s activism and refusal to back down led to real changes in the US legislature, with results that spread far beyond the realm of sports. All the while, King grappled with personal issues that would only find resolution later in life.

¿Quién debería leer All In?

  • Sports fans
  • Activists and equal rights crusaders
  • Anyone who loves a good inspirational story

44
Gender & Sexuality Libros: Abortion and the Law in America de

Abortion and the Law in America

Mary Ziegler
Roe v. Wade to the Present
4.4 (132 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Abortion and the Law in America?

Abortion and the Law in America (2020) offers a comprehensive legal history of abortion rights in the US. It highlights the social and cultural shifts that have contributed to the abortion debate and looks closely at the types of arguments invoked by both sides.

¿Quién debería leer Abortion and the Law in America?

  • People who want to learn more about the complexity of the American abortion debate
  • Those interested in the relationship between cultural values and law
  • Anyone following US politics

45
Gender & Sexuality Libros: Find Your Unicorn Space de

Find Your Unicorn Space

Eve Rodsky
Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World
4.1 (261 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Find Your Unicorn Space?

Find Your Unicorn Space (2021) opens the door to an important conversation about what makes us unique as individuals and offers a guide to discovering, claiming, and growing your creative interests.

¿Quién debería leer Find Your Unicorn Space?

  • Women who give too much
  • Creatives who don’t have time to create
  • Recovering workaholics, martyrs, people pleasers, and moms

46
Gender & Sexuality Libros: We Should All Be Millionaires de

We Should All Be Millionaires

Rachel Rodgers
Change Your Thinking, Build Bank, and Claim Your Independence
3.9 (520 ratings)
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¿De qué trata We Should All Be Millionaires?

We Should All Be Millionaires (2021) shows how women can attain financial success by casting off impostor syndrome and demanding that they be paid what they’re really worth. Here, you’ll learn how the ability to earn, save, and manage money has been denied to women – and why that’s a bad thing for the world as a whole.

¿Quién debería leer We Should All Be Millionaires?

  • Women looking to empower themselves with wealth
  • Those looking to found companies of their own
  • Any woman who has been underpaid and overworked

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: A Room of One’s Own de

A Room of One’s Own

Virginia Woolf
4.5 (251 ratings)
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¿De qué trata A Room of One’s Own?

A Room of One's Own (1929) is a perceptive rumination on gender and self-expression. This extended essay explores the social and structural barriers women face when creating art.

¿Quién debería leer A Room of One’s Own?

  • Artists looking for inspiring words
  • Women exploring the history of feminism 
  • Those struggling to understand social injustice

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Unbound de

Unbound

Tarana Burke
My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement
4.5 (146 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Unbound?

Unbound (2021) is a powerful memoir by Tarana Burke, the founder of the Me Too movement. Survivors of sexual abuse stay silent because of shame and victim-blaming around the abuse. The Me Too movement has created a remarkable community of survivors who support each other in challenging stigma and holding perpetrators to account. 

¿Quién debería leer Unbound?

  • Followers of #MeToo who want to find out where it all began 
  • Survivors of sexual assault looking for an inspiring story about how to heal in spite of obstacles
  • Activists who want to learn more about Burke’s unique approach to fighting for social justice

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: The Female Brain de

The Female Brain

Louann Brizendine
4.5 (362 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Female Brain?

The Female Brain (2006) is a classic of popular neuroscience which argues that hormone-driven neural development shapes many of women’s drives and behaviors. Just a few hormones chart a course through the cycle of changes that mark life with a female brain.

¿Quién debería leer The Female Brain?

  • Anyone with a female brain wondering how it all works
  • Biology buffs curious about the intersections of nature and behavior
  • Those who interact with female brains looking for insight

50
Gender & Sexuality Libros: Women, Race & Class de

Women, Race & Class

Angela Y. Davis
4.5 (151 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Women, Race & Class?

Women, Race and Class (1981) is a collection of essays that expose how racism, sexism, and classism intertwined in the struggle for women’s suffrage in the United States. With special emphasis on the historical missteps of the mainstream feminist movement, it charts a path for an anti-racist and anti-classist feminism. 

¿Quién debería leer Women, Race & Class?

  • Feminists looking to understand intersectionality more deeply
  • History buffs
  • Anyone invested in the ongoing struggle for justice

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Financial Feminist de

Financial Feminist

Tori Dunlap
Overcome the Patriarchy's Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love
4.1 (337 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Financial Feminist?

Financial Feminism (2022) debunks the money myths and exposes the systemic oppression that keeps many stuck in toxic jobs or cycles of debt. Offering practical solutions that everyone can start today to close the wage gap, ramp up financial fitness, and build the life of their dreams.

¿Quién debería leer Financial Feminist?

  • Anyone feeling stuck living paycheck to paycheck
  • Those who want to retire someday
  • Anyone frustrated by the sexist wealth gap looking to build a more equal future

52
Gender & Sexuality Libros: The Male Brain de

The Male Brain

Louann Brizendine
A Breakthrough Understanding of How Men and Boys Think
4.5 (406 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Male Brain?

The Male Brain (2010) is a neuroscientist’s account of the interplay between hormones and brain development that shapes the formation and growth of male brains and behavior. Based on decades of research, it argues that the roots of many masculine stereotypes can be seen in neurobiology, and that hormones shape the male brain and outlook for a lifetime.

¿Quién debería leer The Male Brain?

  • Anyone with a male brain wondering about how it works
  • Minds curious about biology’s effect on culture
  • Those who interact with male brains looking for insights

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Lessons in Chemistry de

Lessons in Chemistry

Bonnie Garmus
A Novel
4.2 (268 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Lessons in Chemistry?

Lessons in Chemistry (2022) is the story of Elizabeth Zott, a brilliant scientist who has the misfortune of being a woman in 1950s America. After a frustrating failed academic career, Zott finds success in an unlikely place: as the host of a television cooking show.

¿Quién debería leer Lessons in Chemistry?

  • Foodies interested in the science behind cooking
  • Feminists looking for a window into the history of women in STEM
  • Anyone who appreciates stories that are sharp and warm-hearted

54
Gender & Sexuality Libros: Jane Eyre de

Jane Eyre

Charlotte Brontë
4.7 (64 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Jane Eyre?

Jane Eyre (1874) is an intense, intimate portrait of a young woman’s search to find her place in Victorian society without compromising her passionate ideals. It follows her as she navigates life’s obstacles – and her developing love for the mysterious Edward Rochester.

¿Quién debería leer Jane Eyre?

  • Hopeless romantics who crave plot twists and turns
  • History lovers keen to get a window into life as a nineteenth-century governess
  • Fans of period dramas like Outlander and Bridgerton

55
Gender & Sexuality Libros: The Rational Male de

The Rational Male

Rollo Tomassi
3.1 (194 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Rational Male?

The Rational Male (2013) implores men to adopt a pragmatic view of intersexual relationships founded on evolutionary and behavioral concepts. Waking up to the evidence, it argues, will set men on a course to prioritizing their needs over the survival instincts of women who currently (covertly) rule the roost.

¿Quién debería leer The Rational Male?

  • Members of the Manospehere and Red Pill movement
  • Anyone trying to understand the key concepts of the Manosphere 
  • People looking to understand today’s gender conflicts

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Good for a Girl de

Good for a Girl

Lauren Fleshman
A Woman Running in a Man's World
4.5 (25 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Good for a Girl?

Good for a Girl (2023) chronicles the career of pro runner Lauren Fleshman, and the issues with the sports system she encountered along the way. It’s both a memoir detailing her life and a manifesto crying for change.

¿Quién debería leer Good for a Girl?

  • Aspiring female athletes and coaches
  • Advocates of sports industry change
  • Fans of Lauren Fleshman

57
Gender & Sexuality Libros: Little Women de

Little Women

Louisa M. Alcott
4.7 (88 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Little Women?

Little Women (1868-1869) tells the story of the four March sisters, and the struggles and day-to-day obstacles they faced while becoming young adults. While the story takes place in the American Northeast, it’s a universal coming-of-age story that has been appreciated around the world.

¿Quién debería leer Little Women?

  • Fans of stories told from a female perspective
  • Lovers of classic literature
  • Anyone who likes a good young adult story

58
Gender & Sexuality Libros: In Order to Live de

In Order to Live

Yeonmi Park
A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom
4.6 (39 ratings)
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¿De qué trata In Order to Live?

In Order to Live (2015) follows the survival story of Yeonmi Park, a North Korean woman who escaped from her home country. In this inspiring memoir, Yeonmi goes through her horrific journey from North Korea to China and finally to South Korea.

¿Quién debería leer In Order to Live?

  • Human rights activists
  • Those curious about North Korea
  • Anyone looking for an uplifting story

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Real Self-Care de

Real Self-Care

Pooja Lakshmin
A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included)
4.2 (349 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Real Self-Care?

Real Self-Care (2023) exposes the dark side of the global self-care industry by connecting the systemic inequality faced by marginalized groups like women and people of color, and the stress, burnout and chronic illness faced by so many. It offers a science-based alternative and cognitive strategies for living with ease and purpose. 

¿Quién debería leer Real Self-Care?

  • Frustrated self-carers who feel they’re somehow doing it wrong
  • Tired life-optimizers who wonder why they still feel behind
  • Those looking for kinder, gentler transformation from the inside-out

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Wuthering Heights de

Wuthering Heights

Emily Brontë
4.7 (67 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Wuthering Heights?

Wuthering Heights (1847) is a masterpiece of English literature. Set in Yorkshire, it tells the story of two families and their intense, often tumultuous relationships – in particular, the stormy romance between Heathcliff and Catherine.

¿Quién debería leer Wuthering Heights?

  • Fans of family sagas
  • People drawn to unconventional love stories and antiheroes
  • Anyone interested in classic novels of the nineteenth century

61
Gender & Sexuality Libros: The Evolution of Desire de

The Evolution of Desire

David M. Buss
Strategies of Human Mating
3.6 (82 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Evolution of Desire?

The Evolution of Desire (1994) drew on the largest study of human mating at the time to analyze the evolutionary foundations that lie behind our everyday desires and mating preferences. It was updated with new material in 2016.

¿Quién debería leer The Evolution of Desire?

  • Psychology nerds
  • Individuals looking to attract a mate
  • Anyone curious about how our deepest desires work

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Mad Honey de

Mad Honey

Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan
A Novel
4.2 (27 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Mad Honey?

Mad Honey (2022) tells the story of two women who have fled abusive pasts to make a new life in the small town of Adams, New Hampshire. When one is found dead, and the other finds her son accused of the murder, the tense courtroom drama that unfolds shines light on the true cost of secrets kept for love.

¿Quién debería leer Mad Honey?

  • Fiction lovers craving a well-told tale about timely issues
  • Courtroom drama fans looking for a story with suspenseful, emotional twists 
  • Anyone curious about a narrative of complex characters facing challenging times

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: The Ethical Slut de

The Ethical Slut

Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton
A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Freedoms in Sex and Love
4.0 (118 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Ethical Slut?

The Ethical Slut (1997) has long been the trusted handbook for anyone exploring sex, romance, and intimacy outside the constraints of monogamy. An updated 2017 edition combines time-tested strategies for navigating polyamory with advice on how to embrace an even greater diversity of orientations and relationship configurations.

¿Quién debería leer The Ethical Slut?

  • Pleasure-seekers who’d like to explore a greater variety of sexual partners
  • Seasoned polyamorists who want to make multiple partnerships really work
  • Anyone who lives – or would like to live – outside the strictures of conventional monogamy

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Unscripted de

Unscripted

James B Stewart and Rachel Abrams
The Epic Battle for a Media Empire and the Redstone Family Legacy
3.8 (29 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Unscripted?

Unscripted (2023) is the outrageous true story of Sumner Redstone, the former chairman and controlling shareholder of ViacomCBS (now Paramount Global). It focuses on the eventful final years of Redstone’s life, as well as the downfall of his successor at CBS, Les Moonves.

¿Quién debería leer Unscripted?

  • Fans of TV dramas like Succession
  • People who enjoy juicy nonfiction and true crime
  • Anyone who wants a behind-the-scenes glimpse of corporate America

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: A Little Life de

A Little Life

Hanya Yanagihara
4.8 (40 ratings)
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¿De qué trata A Little Life?

A Little Life (2015) follows the lives of four friends in New York City: aspiring actor Willem, moody painter JB, quiet architect Malcolm, and the brilliant, mysterious litigator Jude. Over the years, the four friends grow together, drift apart, find love and success, and struggle with loss and addiction. As enigmatic Jude gradually moves into the center of the narrative, the full extent of his unbearable burden begins to reveal itself. 

¿Quién debería leer A Little Life?

  • People who enjoy character-driven literature
  • Fans of stories about complex relationships 
  • Anyone in need of a good cry

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Antigone de

Antigone

Sophocles
4.5 (51 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Antigone?

Antigone (c. 441 BC) is a tragedy by Sophocles, one of ancient Greece’s greatest playwrights. After a civil war, two brothers – the leaders of rival factions – are dead. One is remembered as a patriotic hero; the other, as a treacherous usurper. The king of Thebes, Creon, has forbidden anyone to bury the traitor – an order the man’s sister, Antigone, can’t square with her conscience. The stage is set for a conflict pitting the individual against the state, justice against law, idealism against realism, and a defiant woman against a male-dominated world.

¿Quién debería leer Antigone?

  • Theater enthusiasts interested in the history of drama
  • Fans of classical literature and mythology
  • Anyone interested in exploring themes of morality, family, and power

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Myth America de

Myth America

Kevin M. Kruse and Julian E. Zelizer
Historians Take on the Biggest Legends and Lies about Our Past
3.0 (134 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Myth America?

Myth America (2022) is a collection of essays that examine and dismantle some of the most pervasive myths about America: how it was founded, who’s allowed to be here, and how we define a ‘real’ American or American family.

¿Quién debería leer Myth America?

  • History buffs
  • Students of American politics
  • Activists and social justice warriors

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: A Radical Awakening de

A Radical Awakening

Shefali Tsabary
Turn Pain into Power, Embrace Your Truth, Live Free
4.2 (67 ratings)
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¿De qué trata A Radical Awakening?

A Radical Awakening (2021) shows you how to heal by connecting to your authentic self – the person you were meant to be before society’s lies and conditioning morphed you into something else. It speaks from a woman’s point of view, but it doesn’t exclude men. Instead, it seeks to lift everyone from the pain of their past and into a higher consciousness.

¿Quién debería leer A Radical Awakening?

  • Anyone who wants to heal from their past 
  • Women who’d like to discover their inner power
  • People who feel subjugated by society

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: The Bluest Eye de

The Bluest Eye

Toni Morrison
3.8 (149 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Bluest Eye?

The Bluest Eye (1970) is the debut novel of author Toni Morrison. It tells the story of Pecola Breedlove and her parents, and reflects upon the familial and societal circumstances that would lead a Black girl to wish she had blue eyes.

¿Quién debería leer The Bluest Eye?

  • Anyone interested in exploring themes of race and identity
  • Fans of landmark works of modern literature
  • Those seeking insight into African-American history and experience

70
Gender & Sexuality Libros: The Handmaid's Tale de

The Handmaid's Tale

Margaret Atwood
4.5 (130 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Handmaid's Tale?

The Handmaid’s Tale (1985) is a contemporary classic – the story of a patriarchal dystopia that inspired the hit television series of the same name and remains as relevant today as it did when it was first published.

¿Quién debería leer The Handmaid's Tale?

  • Literature lovers who want to brush up on a modern classic
  • Feminists seeking an introduction to this iconic critique of the patriarchy
  • Speculative fiction fans who want to learn more about a notable literary dystopia

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Pageboy de

Pageboy

Elliot Page
A Memoir
3.4 (38 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Pageboy?

Pageboy (2023) plunges you into the candid and compelling world of Elliot Page's life. Navigate through stories of self-discovery, transformation, and fortitude that shaped his remarkable journey.

¿Quién debería leer Pageboy?

  • Members of the LGBTQ+ community
  • Allies, advocates, and identity explorers
  • Fims buffs and cinemagoers

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: The Bell Jar de

The Bell Jar

Sylvia Plath
4.2 (174 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Bell Jar?

The Bell Jar (1963) follows the story of Esther Greenwood, a talented young woman who secures a coveted internship at a New York fashion magazine during the summer of 1953. But Esther feels trapped by the gender roles and societal expectations of the time, and soon spirals into a deep depression from which there seems to be no escape.

¿Quién debería leer The Bell Jar?

  • Students of English literature
  • People interested in the exploration of mental health and social norms
  • Anyone who considers themselves a feminist

73
Gender & Sexuality Libros: The Subjection of Women de

The Subjection of Women

John Stuart Mill
4.4 (13 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Subjection of Women?

The Subjection of Women (1869) explores the unequal relationships between men and women, challenging ingrained societal norms. It argues for equal rights and opportunities, leading the way for feminist movement ideas.

¿Quién debería leer The Subjection of Women?

  • Feminist theory enthusiasts
  • Students of political philosophy
  • Advocates for equal rights

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Gender Trouble de

Gender Trouble

Judith Butler
Feminism and the Subversion of Identity
3.7 (56 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Gender Trouble?

Gender Trouble (1990) is a touchstone work of theory in gender studies. Notably, it introduces the concept of gender performativity, which has had a profound impact on feminist and LGBTQ+ scholarship and activism, and shaped contemporary ideas around gender. 

¿Quién debería leer Gender Trouble?

  • Students of gender theory 
  • Feminists and LGBTQ+ activists 
  • Those keen to inform themselves about gender fluidity and performativity

75
Gender & Sexuality Libros: Sense and Sensibility de

Sense and Sensibility

Jane Austen
3.9 (36 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Sense and Sensibility?

Sense and Sensibility (1811) explores the divergent paths of two sisters as they navigate through society’s challenges, drawn by differing temperaments of sound logic and emotional sensitivity.

¿Quién debería leer Sense and Sensibility?

  • Fans of classic literature
  • Students studying societal norms
  • Lovers of strong female characters

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: All Boys Aren't Blue de

All Boys Aren't Blue

George M. Johnson
A Memoir-Manifesto
2.8 (125 ratings)
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¿De qué trata All Boys Aren't Blue?

All Boys Aren’t Blue (2020) is a memoir and a manifesto aimed at young people. The author shares their experiences of growing up Black and queer in the US, reflecting on family, identity, and sexuality.

¿Quién debería leer All Boys Aren't Blue?

  • People who enjoy memoirs
  • People who identify as LGBTQ+
  • Anyone interested in race and identity

77
Gender & Sexuality Libros: Quit Like a Woman de

Quit Like a Woman

Holly Whitaker
The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol
4.1 (40 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Quit Like a Woman?

Quit Like a Woman (2019) encourages women to reconsider their relationship with alcohol, uncovering the misogynist underpinnings of how alcohol is packaged and marketed to women and proposing a new, feminist road map to sobriety. Through personal anecdotes, insights, and research, the narrative provides a road map for individuals seeking a path to sobriety that aligns more closely with their own experiences and identities.

¿Quién debería leer Quit Like a Woman?

  • Women who feel increasingly dependent on alcohol to wind down and relax 
  • Newly sober women eager for guidance on this exciting journey
  • Women in recovery who are tired of patriarchal programme-speak

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Pornland de

Pornland

Gail Dines
How Porn Has Hijacked Our Sexuality
3.5 (262 ratings)
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00:00

¿De qué trata Pornland?

Pornland (2010) invites you to dive deep into the world of modern pornography and its implications. Discover how the industry's evolution has led to the commodification of women, reshaping societal norms and expectations. Embark on a thought-provoking journey that challenges perceptions of intimacy in our digital age.

¿Quién debería leer Pornland?

  • Students of gender studies
  • Those worried about the media's portrayal of sexuality
  • Advocates for healthier intimacy standards

79
Gender & Sexuality Libros: Women Who Run with the Wolves de

Women Who Run with the Wolves

Clarissa Pinkola Estés
Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype
4.2 (100 ratings)
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00:00

¿De qué trata Women Who Run with the Wolves?

Women Who Run with the Wolves (1989) is a profoundly influential work of Jungian psychology that has shown countless women how to connect with the wise, abiding, and untameable presence of the Wild Woman archetype in their own psyches.

¿Quién debería leer Women Who Run with the Wolves?

  • Women who want to awaken their innate connection to wildness and instinct
  • Women who crave deeper experiences and relationships 
  • Women who yearn to rekindle their intuition

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Gone Girl de

Gone Girl

Gillian Flynn
A Novel
4.6 (15 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Gone Girl?

Gone Girl (2012) is the story of Amy Dunne, who one day vanishes from her cozy midwestern home. Her sudden disappearance becomes a sensational nation-wide headline – and the biggest suspect is her husband, Nick. But what follows is a head-spinning plot that takes on the subjects of relationship dynamics, private and public identities, the influence of media, and the institution of marriage.

¿Quién debería leer Gone Girl?

  • People who enjoy mysteries with surprising plot twists
  • Anyone who likes a good crime thriller
  • Fans of iconic female characters in fiction

81
Gender & Sexuality Libros: The Argonauts de

The Argonauts

Maggie Nelson
4.0 (6 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Argonauts?

The Argonauts (2015) invites you on a transformative journey through language, identity, and love. You’ll delve deep into a personal yet universal exploration of queer family-making, motherhood, and relationships. Part memoir and part theory, this powerful narrative challenges you to consider the fluidity of life and embrace the power of transformation.

¿Quién debería leer The Argonauts?

  • LGBTQ+ individuals exploring identity and relationships
  • Feminists interested in examining gender roles and motherhood
  • Curious minds looking to ponder language, love, and transformation

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory de

The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory

Dedeker Winston
Everything You Need to Know About Open Relationships, Non-Monogamy, and Alternative Love
3.8 (27 ratings)
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00:00

¿De qué trata The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory?

The Smart Girl’s Guide to Polyamory (2017) offers practical relationship advice for women seeking to break free from jealousy, possessiveness, and competition through discovering polyamory. Incorporating real-world experiences and practical exercises, it covers exploring your relationship style, conquering jealousy, and “coming out” as polyamorous – helping you craft unique connections tailored to your needs.

¿Quién debería leer The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory?

  • People interested in exploring non-monogamy and alternative relationships
  • Those curious about opening up a current monogamous relationship
  • Anyone looking to gain confidence in communication skills

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Single, Dating, Engaged, Married de

Single, Dating, Engaged, Married

Ben Stuart
Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age
2.7 (100 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Single, Dating, Engaged, Married?

Single, Dating, Engaged, Married (2017) is filled with practical guidance for today’s Christian on four seasons of romantic relationship. This thoughtful collection of stories and scriptural wisdom offers ways to transform relationships, from navigating modern dating to honoring divine design within marriage.

¿Quién debería leer Single, Dating, Engaged, Married?

  • Single Christians wondering if being alone is really part of God’s plan
  • Dating Christians who want to know if their current partner is “the one”
  • Engaged Christians about to embark on the adventure of marriage

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: The Scarlet Letter de

The Scarlet Letter

Nathaniel Hawthorne
4.0 (21 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Scarlet Letter?

The Scarlet Letter (1850) delves into the repercussions of sin, societal judgment, and the pathway to personal redemption, journeying through the life of Hester Prynne, an adulteress in a Puritan society.

¿Quién debería leer The Scarlet Letter?

  • Fans of historical fiction
  • Readers interested in morality tales
  • Feminist literature enthusiasts

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Man Enough de

Man Enough

Justin Baldoni
Undefining My Masculinity
3.4 (31 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Man Enough?

Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity (2021) is a thought-provoking exploration of the societal expectations and pressures surrounding masculinity. Through candid anecdotes and introspective reflections, the book challenges traditional notions of manhood, inviting readers to embrace vulnerability, sensitivity, and empathy as essential human qualities. It calls for men to break free from limiting gender roles and redefine masculinity on their own terms.

¿Quién debería leer Man Enough?

  • Those who identify as men who feel confined by traditional gender roles and yearn for a more authentic way of living
  • People who want to cultivate deeper, more meaningful relationships
  • Anyone who wants to better understand and support the men in their lives

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Tess of the D'Urbervilles de

Tess of the D'Urbervilles

Thomas Hardy
4.0 (20 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Tess of the D'Urbervilles?

Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1891) unfolds the heart-wrenching journey of Tess Durbeyfield, a young woman ensnared by the rigid moral and social frameworks of Victorian England. It delves into her tumultuous life marked by manipulation, betrayal, and resilience against an unforgiving society's judgments. Through Tess's story, the novel explores the themes of purity, social hypocrisy, and the struggle between traditional values and societal change, highlighting the destructive impact of these forces on individual lives.

¿Quién debería leer Tess of the D'Urbervilles?

  • Fans of classic literature
  • Readers interested in social issues
  • Students of Victorian England

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Take Back Your Brain de

Take Back Your Brain

Kara Loewentheil
How a Sexist Society Gets in Your Head - and How to Get It Out
3.6 (133 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Take Back Your Brain?

Take Back Your Brain (2024) explores how patriarchal society programs women's thoughts with self-limiting beliefs, leading to feelings of anxiety, guilt, and shame despite their accomplishments. It offers strategies based on cognitive psychology and feminist theory to help women rewire their thought patterns, overcome internalized misogyny, and unlock their true potential, ultimately transforming their lives and creating new possibilities for themselves and the world.

¿Quién debería leer Take Back Your Brain?

  • Any woman who feels like she hasn’t reached her full professional potential
  • Any woman who feels less-than because she’s single or childfree
  • Any woman who’s scared to be demanding, unlikeable, or loud

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Of Boys and Men de

Of Boys and Men

Richard Reeves
Why Modern Men Struggle, Why It Matters, and How to Fix It
3.9 (25 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Of Boys and Men?

Of Boys and Men (2022) explores the complex challenges that boys and men encounter in today’s society. Tackling these problems, Richard Reeves argues, requires a shift in our perspective on gender issues. Supporting males to overcome challenges doesn’t detract from the pursuit of gender equality – it complements it and helps foster a more equitable and inclusive world.

¿Quién debería leer Of Boys and Men?

  • Educators seeking strategies to support male students
  • Parents of boys navigating modern challenges
  • Policy makers focused on gender equality initiatives

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Abortion de

Abortion

Jessica Valenti
Our Bodies, Their Lies, and the Truths We Use to Win
3.0 (15 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Abortion?

Abortion (2024) exposes the relentless conservative efforts to restrict women’s freedom, especially through anti-abortion legislation, offering a clear view of both overt and covert attacks on reproductive rights. It serves as a vital resource for both new and seasoned abortion advocates.

¿Quién debería leer Abortion?

  • Activists seeking essential knowledge on the current reproductive-rights landscape
  • Health-care providers learning how legislation affects patients’ reproductive choices
  • Voters trying to stay informed on reproductive rights

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Raising Girls Who Like Themselves de

Raising Girls Who Like Themselves

Kasey Edwards, Christopher Scanlon
In a world that tells them they're flawed
4.4 (149 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Raising Girls Who Like Themselves?

Raising Girls Who Like Themselves (2021) is a practical, research-backed guide for parents aiming to nurture happy, confident daughters who can thrive in a world that often undermines their self-worth. By fostering key traits such as body confidence, independence, and resilience, it empowers girls to become self-assured, healthy, and secure.

¿Quién debería leer Raising Girls Who Like Themselves?

  • Parents who want to raise resilient, optimistic daughters
  • Teachers who want to support girls mental health and self-esteem 
  • Caregivers who want practical strategies for cultivating confidence in girls

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Unwell Women de

Unwell Women

Elinor Cleghorn
Misdiagnosis and Myth in a Man-Made World
4.5 (26 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Unwell Women?

Unwell Women (2021) traces the historical misunderstanding and misdiagnosis of women’s bodies throughout medical history. Drawing from historical research. it reveals how medical knowledge has been shaped by gender bias and chronicles the stories of women who have challenged and transformed medical orthodoxy.

¿Quién debería leer Unwell Women?

  • Medical professionals who want to understand historic and current biases
  • Women with chronic illnesses struggling to be heard in clinical settings 
  • Feminists ready to unravel the patriarchal history of medicine

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Shame on You de

Shame on You

Melissa Petro
How to Be a Woman in the Age of Mortification
4.5 (4 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Shame on You?

Shame on You (2025) investigates how patriarchal systems weaponize shame against women, making them feel fundamentally unworthy while paradoxically punishing them for internalizing this unworthiness. Through investigative reporting, scientific research, and personal stories, it exposes shame's toxic impact on women's relationships, careers, and self-perception, while also offering a blueprint for becoming shame-resilient.

¿Quién debería leer Shame on You?

  • Women struggling with perfectionism
  • Feminst activists
  • Parents of daughters

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Bad Friend de

Bad Friend

Tiffany Watt Smith
How Women Revolutionized Modern Friendship
3.0 (4 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Bad Friend?

Bad Friend (2025) explores the fascinating and understudied subject of female friendship throughout history. This survey of friendships between women introduces the reader to Victorian schoolgirl attachments, Depression-era workplace confidantes, feminist consciousness-raising circles, and more. It also offers an incisive analysis of the way mainstream culture has alternately ignored, policed, and celebrated this specific bond.

¿Quién debería leer Bad Friend?

  • History lovers who want to uncover untold stories of female friendship
  • Feminists ready to learn how female friendship has shaped resistance and revolution
  • Anyone who is, or has, a female friend

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Feminism Is for Everybody de

Feminism Is for Everybody

bell hooks

¿De qué trata Feminism Is for Everybody?

Feminism Is for Everybody by bell hooks is a powerful book that aims to demystify the concept of feminism and make it accessible to all. It provides a clear and concise overview of feminist theory and highlights the ways in which feminism benefits everyone, regardless of gender. Through personal anecdotes and insightful analysis, hooks challenges misconceptions and invites readers to join the fight for gender equality.

¿Quién debería leer Feminism Is for Everybody?

  • Individuals who want to understand the core concepts of feminism
  • People looking to challenge and deconstruct societal gender norms and stereotypes
  • Readers seeking insightful and thought-provoking discussions on intersectionality and inclusivity within feminism

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Reviving Ophelia de

Reviving Ophelia

Mary Pipher
Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls

¿De qué trata Reviving Ophelia?

Reviving Ophelia explores the challenges faced by adolescent girls in today's society and offers insights and advice for parents, educators, and mental health professionals on how to support and empower them. Drawing on real-life stories and research, Mary Pipher sheds light on the pressures and expectations that can negatively impact girls' self-esteem and well-being, and provides strategies for helping them navigate these difficult years. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding and advocating for the well-being of young women.

¿Quién debería leer Reviving Ophelia?

  • Parents of teenage girls
  • Teachers and educators working with teenage girls
  • Psychologists and therapists specializing in adolescent development

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Black Feminist Thought de

Black Feminist Thought

Patricia Hill Collins

¿De qué trata Black Feminist Thought?

Black Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill Collins is a groundbreaking book that explores the intersection of race, gender, and class in the lives of African American women. Collins examines the ways in which Black women have been marginalized in society and offers a powerful analysis of how they have resisted and challenged the dominant power structures. Drawing on a range of disciplines including sociology, history, and critical theory, this book unpacks the complexities of Black feminist thought and its significance in the fight for social justice.

¿Quién debería leer Black Feminist Thought?

  • Readers who are interested in exploring intersectional feminism
  • Those seeking to understand the unique experiences and perspectives of Black women
  • Individuals who want to challenge their own assumptions and broaden their understanding of societal power dynamics

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Caliban and the Witch de

Caliban and the Witch

Silvia Federici

¿De qué trata Caliban and the Witch?

Caliban and the Witch by Silvia Federici is a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection of capitalism, patriarchy, and the witch hunts in Europe. Through detailed historical analysis, the book challenges traditional narratives and uncovers the links between the persecution of women as witches and the rise of capitalism. It offers a compelling argument for the importance of understanding this history in order to challenge and transform our current social and economic systems.

¿Quién debería leer Caliban and the Witch?

  • Readers interested in the history of witch hunts and the persecution of women
  • Those curious about the intersection of capitalism and patriarchy
  • Feminist scholars and activists seeking a critical analysis of gender and labor under capitalism

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Female Masculinity de

Female Masculinity

J. Jack Halberstam

¿De qué trata Female Masculinity?

Female Masculinity by J. Jack Halberstam explores the concept of masculinity as it pertains to female-bodied individuals. Through a combination of personal anecdotes, cultural analysis, and historical research, the book challenges traditional notions of gender and offers a thought-provoking examination of how masculinity can be expressed and embodied by people of all genders.

¿Quién debería leer Female Masculinity?

  • Individuals who are interested in exploring and understanding non-conventional gender identities
  • Readers who want to challenge traditional notions of masculinity and femininity
  • People who are curious about the intersections of gender, sexuality, and identity

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Feminist Theory de

Feminist Theory

Bell Hooks

¿De qué trata Feminist Theory?

Feminist Theory by bell hooks explores the intersection of race, class, and gender in the feminist movement. It challenges traditional feminist perspectives and offers a more inclusive and intersectional approach to understanding and addressing the oppression of women. Through insightful analysis and personal anecdotes, hooks invites readers to rethink their own beliefs and join the ongoing conversation about gender equality.

¿Quién debería leer Feminist Theory?

  • Readers interested in understanding and challenging gender inequality
  • Individuals seeking to broaden their knowledge of feminist perspectives
  • Activists and advocates looking to empower themselves and others

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Gender & Sexuality Libros: Fervent de

Fervent

Priscilla Shirer

¿De qué trata Fervent?

Fervent is a powerful and inspiring book by Priscilla Shirer that challenges readers to take their prayer lives to the next level. With personal anecdotes and biblical wisdom, Shirer discusses the importance of strategic prayer and provides practical tips on how to fight spiritual battles through fervent and targeted prayers. This book will encourage and empower you to become more intentional in your prayer life.

¿Quién debería leer Fervent?

  • Christians seeking to deepen their prayer life and spiritual warfare strategies
  • Individuals looking to overcome challenges and obstacles through the power of prayer
  • Readers who want to be equipped with practical and effective prayer tactics

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What's the best Gender & Sexuality book to read?

While choosing just one book about a topic is always tough, many people regard Half the Sky as the ultimate read on Gender & Sexuality.

What are the Top 10 Gender & Sexuality books?

Blinkist curators have picked the following:
  • Half the Sky by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn
  • Getting to 50/50 by Sharon Meers and Joanna Strober
  • Unfinished Business by Anne-Marie Slaughter
  • The Professor in the Cage by Jonathan Gottschall
  • The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir
  • We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
  • Men Explain Things To Me by Rebecca Solnit
  • Asking for It by Kate Harding
  • Fast Forward by Melanne Verveer and Kim K. Azzarelli
  • Sex and the Citadel by Shereen El Feki

Who are the top Gender & Sexuality book authors?

When it comes to Gender & Sexuality, these are the authors who stand out as some of the most influential:
  • Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn
  • Sharon Meers and Joanna Strober
  • Anne-Marie Slaughter
  • Jonathan Gottschall
  • Simone de Beauvoir

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