Can the Trump Administration Undo the Sexual Revolution?

In Good and Mad, Rebecca Traister tracks the history of female anger as a political force, from suffragettes marching on the White House to office workers protesting after Clarence Thomas's Supreme Court confirmation. The book explores women’s anger towards both men and other women, the varied ways anger is received based on who expresses it, and how women’s collective fury has become transformative political fuel. Traister deconstructs society’s and the media’s condemnation of female emotion, particularly rage, and its repercussions. The book highlights the double standard against women and its stultifying effects, emphasizing the crucial role of women’s anger in their slow rise to political power in America.

All the Single Ladies is a New York Times bestselling investigation into the lives of unmarried women in America. The book, written by award-winning journalist Rebecca Traister, explores the historical and contemporary landscape of single women, their impact on social change, and the various factors influencing their choices. Traister conducted over 100 interviews with academics, social scientists, and prominent single women to uncover the significance of single women in driving movements such as temperance, abolition, secondary education, and more. The book covers class, race, sexual orientation, and features vivid anecdotes from both contemporary and historical figures, emphasizing the collective power of single women in guiding legal, economic, and social progress.