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Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions--a phenomenal success that sold nearly half a million copies since its original publication in 1983--is Gloria Steinem's most diverse and timeless collection of essays. Both male and female readers have acclaimed it as a witty, warm, and life-changing view of the world--"as if women mattered." Steinem's truly personal writing is here, from the humorous exposé "I Was a Playboy Bunny" to the moving tribute to her mother "Ruth's Song (Because She Could Not Sing It)" to prescient essays on female genital mutilation and the difference between erotica and pornography. The satirical and hilarious "If Men Could Menstruate" alone is worth the price of admission.

This second edition features a new preface by the author and added notes on classic essays.

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“From her hilarious account of life as an overworked Playboy Bunny to the moving tribute to her mother, Gloria Steinem's first collection of essays is-and will always be-a required feminist reader.” ―Susan Faludi, author of Backlash

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Gloria Steinem is best known for her outspoken advocacy on behalf of women. She is the author of many bestselling books, including My Life on the Road, Revolution from Within, and Moving Beyond Words. She was a founding editor of and political commentator for New York Magazine and a founding editor of Ms., which she continues to write for today.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Holt Paperbacks; 2 edition (Oct. 15 1995)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0805042024
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0805042023
Item weight ‏ : ‎ 431 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.07 x 2.95 x 20.9 cm

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Gloria Marie Steinem (born March 25, 1934) is an American feminist, journalist, and social and political activist who became nationally recognized as a leader and spokeswoman for the feminist movement in the late 1960s and early 70s.

She was a columnist for New York magazine and a founder of Ms. magazine. In 1969, she published an article, "After Black Power, Women's Liberation," which brought her to national fame as a feminist leader.

In 2005, Steinem, Jane Fonda, and Robin Morgan co-founded the Women's Media Center, an organization that works "to make women visible and powerful in the media."

Steinem currently travels internationally as an organizer and lecturer and is a media spokeswoman on issues of equality.

Bio from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Photo by Ms. Foundation for Women (GloriaAwards_DN-250) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons.

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A Page Out of History

Reviewed in Canada on July 22, 2001

In the introduction to "Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions," Gloria Steinem says that feminism is for people who "dream of a justice that is yet to come and live on the edge of history." In essence, Steinem was also describing what this book is about -- transforming history through activism. I absolutely loved reading "Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions" because I got to sit at the feet of the "Queen" of feminism herself as she describes her battle for women and her struggle for a society of integrity, love, and equality. Her book consists of a collection of essays written from 1963-1983 on a plethora of topics from her childhood to her work in national politics. Steinem also writes on other topics such as time, food, college reunions, sisterhood, women's sexuality, and, in addition to all of that, she profiles the lives of five famous women. Gloria says it best herself, "There is no subject that feminism doesn't transform."
My favorite essay from this book is "I Was a Playboy Bunny," in which Steinem gives her account of infiltrating the Playboy Club to investigate what goes on "behind the scenes." Although it was shocking to read about how the "Bunnies" are treated, it was also funny to hear about Steinem's wacky experiences while running the hat check or serving drinks. She also managed to socialize with the other Bunnies in the back room, discovering that women are lured into the club with promises of high wages, but many were making barely enough to get by. Steinem ridicules the way that the Bunnies are treated by both the patrons and the management, pointing out that the women are being used as objects without regard to their personal feelings or sense of dignity. A poignant comment made at the end of the article casts some light on the bigger picture -- Steinem says that feminism has helped her to realize that "all women are Bunnies." After having read about her "job" in the Playboy Club and then comparing it to the way that women in general are treated, I couldn't agree more. While I was reading it, I thought that this was a funny essay that intended to poke fun, but after reading Steinem's correlation to society, I realize that the article should serve a sobering reminder of why feminism is so important. "I Was a Playboy Bunny" is a wake-up call to men and women everywhere.
Overall, I thought that "Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions" was an awesome book. Steinem's lucid writing about how much feminism grew during just two decades should serve as an inspiration to feminists and other activists of the future. I wish I could say that the Feminist Revolution is over and that we can move on to other issues, but the fact remains that feminism has only just begun -- so much of what Steinem writes about is still relevant today. As we look ahead, we can use this book as a tool for producing change -- one only needs to remember the title, "Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions." With these two principles, we will indeed live on the edge of history and not only dream, but take an active role in creating the justice that is yet to come.

Thank god for Gloria.

Reviewed in Canada on March 22, 2004

There was often grumbling in certain circles that Gloria Steinem had so much attention paid to her because she was pretty. If that was the only factor, Steinem's popularity would have waned, not because she lost her looks (she never did) but because of the fickleness of the media and the "next pretty face." Steinem is smart, brave, funny and a damn good writer. "Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions", her 1983 book of collected essays proves it in spades.
In early 1993, I had the privilege of seeing Gloria Steinem speak at Mount Holyoke College. I had to take the bus from UMASS to get there, and the place was packed. They closed the doors at one point saying it was too full, but they ended up letting most people in. When Ms. Steinem took the stage, she urged all those who were standing in the back to come up and join her onstage so that they could sit. This is the kindness and warmth that Steinem raidates. Many people in the audience were clutching copies of her books for her to sign. As this was the era of "Revolution from Within," that book was everywhere. But I also saw many copies of "Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions" as well. By then the book was 10 years old, but I can understand why people held onto it. This is a great book of essays written over the years. The book touches upon topics such as abortion rights, Jackie Onassis, Alice Walker, Steinem's college reunion, Steinem's own relationship with her mother and the famous expose of Steinem's undercover work at the Playboy Club in the early 60's. Having a journalism background, Steinem's prose is clear and concise. This is no rhetoric-filled theory-based polemic, but a balanced and fair look at the world from the perspective of an extraordinary woman. Also included in this collection is the wonderfully wry, "If Men Could Menstruate." The second edition of this book has some updated comments from Steinem that reflect on the essays more than a decade after the book was published.
For all those who condemn feminism yet really know nothing about it, read this book. For those who are looking for a book of unique, well-written and enlightening essays, read this book. For those of us who discovered this book long ago and have fond memories, read it again.

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An Act of Rebellion

Reviewed in Canada on May 11, 2000

Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions is an interesting book for both men and women. Many women will be able to relate to this book, espically older women who can remember what it was like before feminisim became a major political power. I,myself, am to young to remember that time but reading this book helps me understand why my mother pushes for me to be an indepedent women. I espically loved the essay called "If Men Could Menstrate." It was a funny look at how it would be if the roles were reversed. And sadly very true. This book shows the reality of what it is like to be a women in yesterday and todays worlds.

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Margarita Navarro Perez

Great read

Reviewed in Spain on October 26, 2023

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This should be a must at high school.

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A FABULOUS book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 23, 2022

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Gloria Steinem writes so beautifully and eloquently on subjects she has taken time to research personally or refers to her personal life experiences - I would recommend this to all feminists, those who are unsure about their role - male or female - as her essay cohesively discusses why we behave as we do & points out how our society might be better with a little consideration between the sexes and masculine expectations of the females in their lives. Much of what you read, you already know & as a woman may have experienced - but having these captured and explained is really thought-provoking... it's as if someone's cleaned the windows. The interviews with iconic women of the 20th century, particularly those with Marilyn Monroe and Linda Lovelace are heartbreaking in their revelations. I think this is a book for EVERYONE who cares about society and how each of us SHOULD behave to make the world a much better place and a far more EQUAL one for the 'other' 50% of the population.

Jessica CR

A Must-Read for All Feminists (and Women in General)

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2012

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As a new feminist, I knew that this collection of essays by Gloria Steinam was a must-read, along with other classic feminist texts (Simone de Beauvoir, etc.) and modern feminist writings (Jessica Valenti). I started this in December and periodically got in and out of reading it, sometimes because the essays were way over my head and sometimes because I didn't want to reach the end just yet. Steinam is brilliant in a way that I hope to be some day, insightful and open and witty and so amazingly right about things that I wonder how long it took her to gather her most brilliant writings and out them into a comprehensive and very well-organized book. A breakdown of the contents:

My Favorites:
"I Was a Playboy Bunny"- this is a must-read for anyone buying into the edia crap about how the Playboy bunnies were glamorous and well-off. Steinam's account wasn't thrilling or exciting, there were no horrifying events, but it was honest and it exposed a world that was tiring, irritating, cheap, sleazy, and completely patriarchal. I read this whole essay in one breath, I loved her details and how she didn't seem to have a bias. She just told us the facts and let us decide for ourselves.

"Ruth's Song (Because She Could Not Sing It)"- I was nearly brought to tears by the end of this essay. It says so much about how women's mental illness was viewed in post-Freudian times and how Steinam's mother, once smart and capable, had descended into something that no one at the time understood. This must have been very emotional to write.

"In Praise of Women's Bodies"- Girls, this is SO important to read. It brought a smile to my face and it made me start loving myself, flaws and all.

"Men and Women Talking"- Very insightful. I learned about a lot of these little differences and nuances in psychology, but they always seemed to be from the man's point of view. This also serves as a self-help section, letting women know that being assertive and loud is just fine and we should in fact do it more often. Very helpful.

"Erotica vs. Pornography"- This one was hard to read but it really resonated with me. Modern feminists are very sex-positive and I love that, but it has always been hard for me to ignore the damaging misogynistic effects of pornography of all kinds. It may seem dated to some feminists but I definitely agree with Steinam's ideas.

The whole "Five Women" section- I don't know how this didn't win some sort of writing prize. This section was so well-written and I will never forget reading it. Five important women in our culture- Marilyn Monroe, Pat Nixon, Linda Lovelace, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, and Alice Walker- are examined and revered, because their stories are so widely told but not in the right way or from the right perspective. I love these women, I feel so much closer to them now. I don't know if anyone but Steinam could instill that much emotion in me.

"The International Crime of Genital Mutilation"- This one is also a tough pill to swallow, but it is very important. We don't think about these things enough. This will get you thinking.

"If Men Could Menstruate"- Hilarious, but also the one that fully proved to me that Steinam is a genius.

Every woman and girl (and man, I think) needs to read at least a few of these essays. Feminism is still relevant and still needed. These essays were written decades ago but many of the issues persist today. I'm not saying some of the ideas (especially about trans* issues) are not dated, but they are still worth the time to read. I really enjoyed this collection.

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ladan

Very interesting

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2020

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I enjoyed reading this book.

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Majestuoso

Reviewed in Spain on March 20, 2019

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Libro majestuoso y de lectura obligatoria

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