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Down Girl
The Logic of Misogyny
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Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny by Kate Manne is a work of moral philosophy that examines the dynamics of misogyny.
Manne introduces the concept of the 'human giver' and 'human being' to illustrate how societal expectations place undue burdens on women.
The book explores how women are often expected to prioritize the needs of others over their own, leading to emotional exhaustion and burnout.
It analyzes the ways in which women are punished for not conforming to these expectations.
Manne's work provides a critical framework for understanding the systemic nature of misogyny and its impact on women's lives.
Manne introduces the concept of the 'human giver' and 'human being' to illustrate how societal expectations place undue burdens on women.
The book explores how women are often expected to prioritize the needs of others over their own, leading to emotional exhaustion and burnout.
It analyzes the ways in which women are punished for not conforming to these expectations.
Manne's work provides a critical framework for understanding the systemic nature of misogyny and its impact on women's lives.
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Mentioned in 5 episodes
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as a book about the ways women are constrained by societal expectations.


Emily Nagoski

Pleasurable Sex, Gender Queerness & Life Burnout with Dr. Emily Nagoski (259)
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in relation to the idea of women as human givers and the invisibility of this expectation.

Victoria Smith

Wages for Housework – then and now
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as an amazing book that inspired the term "human giver syndrome"

Emily Nagoski

03: Human Giver Syndrome
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as a book discussing the human giver theory.


Glennon Doyle

93. BURNOUT: Do You Feel Half Alive?
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, mentioning the book distinguishes misogyny and sexism.

Mariana Valente

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as one of Kate Manne's groundbreaking books dissecting power and privilege.


Andrea Chalupa

“Human sacrifice is central to great powers.” – TEASER
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as one of ![undefined]()

's books.


Andrea Chalupa

Kate Manne

Naming the Rot: Kate Manne Exposes the Lies Holding Up the Patriarchy
Mentioned by Amelia Nagoski as a book that introduces the concept of human giver syndrome.

Brené with Emily and Amelia Nagoski on Burnout and How to Complete the Stress Cycle