Wer hat Angst vorm Feminismus

Feminism – it is still a threatening word for not only men but also some women, even or especially in the times of #MeToo. Is this because many do not know what feminism is and what it aims for? Is there a single feminism? What does feminism actually have to do with sexism? And what about our relationships? Philosopher Hilkje Hänel clarifies these questions and advocates for a feminism that benefits everyone.

Open hatred towards women is largely condemned in our society today. However, even after more than fifteen years with a woman at the helm of government, we have not yet achieved equality. On the contrary: sexism continues to structure gender-specific everyday experiences, even in our intimate relationships, where the boundaries between pleasure and sexual violence quickly blur. Philosopher and author Hilkje Hänel uncovers the mechanisms of sexual objectification and male entitlement. She demonstrates how women are often entangled in the sexist everyday structures that many men also suffer from. Her accessible book is a plea for a feminism that benefits everyone.