Reviews for Pin-up Grrrls: Feminism, Sexuality, Popular Culture

The average rating for Pin-up Grrrls: Feminism, Sexuality, Popular Culture based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2008-08-28 00:00:00 Scott Parker Absolutely freakin brilliant! Buszek put words to so many of my own thoughts and queries, then backs her theories with incredible research and an innovative approach. She begins the discourse with an examination of neglected feminist figures like 19th century actresses Sarah Bernhard and Adah Isaacs Menken, immediately rooting her consideration of feminism in popular culture rather than academia. She follows this captivating course through the 20th century, into the present day with bold understandings of the importance of women like Madonna, Cindy Sherman and Annie Sprinkles. As we trace this historic trajectory, Buszek articulates the concerns and views of the third wave in a manner that validates and buttresses those interests. She provides invaluable insight and critique to numerous feminist issues, but does not reprimand or denounce. All the while the author forges a new, more comprehensive and illuminating view of feminism and its history. A must read for anyone interested in third wave feminism, pin-ups, sexuality and popular culture.

Review # 2 was written on 2007-07-01 00:00:00 James Simmons Jr "I hope that my choice of the popular pin-up will encourage this discourse as it relates to both activist and academic feminists, popular and privileged imagery, across not only generations but also cultures and classes." -You have to read the first chapter: Defining/Defending the "Feminist Pin-Up" to learn what "this discourse" is. I enter the quote as I am not ready to review the book, yet super-pleased to find a reminder of what I think of as Ms Buszeks' sincerity in acting as a sort of bridge... toward unification? To an awareness and acceptance of our strength? I'm not sure yet...