Books that inspire us: 'Dismantling hegemonic feminism' by VVAA

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Libros que nos inspiran: 'Desmontando el feminismo hegemónico' de VVAA

Not only can we find structural gaps in the argumentative edifice of feminism: with a little scratching we can discover that this edifice suffers from aluminosis. We are talking, naturally, about dominant feminism, the one that is most fashionable, the one that spreads like wildfire on social networks and among the demagogic proposals of the various political formations. A crude, simple and superficial feminism that, however, has managed to colonize part of the Academy.

That is why books like this, truly feminist, are necessary, because the best way to be feminist is to strengthen the concept through criticism and the continuous extraction of impurities. Books like Dismantling hegemonic feminism, written in several hands by experts from each of the fields covered.

The lies that are repeated the most

With a prologue from the economist Maria Blanco, Dismantling hegemonic feminism It is a kaleidoscope of voices that make use of current academic literature to debunk the most repeated lies of mainstream feminism, usually a feminism that is more misandric, retrograde and even sexist than is usually admitted.

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Thus, we find chapters to conceptually clarify the term feminism, written by Irune Ariño, at the time coordinator of the book. Also Francisco Capella is dedicated to clarifying the science underlying sexual differences. Santiago Calvo addresses economic inequality and discrimination (and the famous glass ceiling).

Desmontando el Feminismo Hegemónico

Dismantling Hegemonic Feminism

Marina de la Torre delves into the meta-meaning of feminism, and Cuca Casado, of which you can see below an extensive interview that I conducted regarding the publication of this book, focuses on all the errors that exist around gender violence:

Are the roles adopted by women and men determined by their biology? Do women earn less than men for doing the same work? Do women have the same chances of reaching senior management positions as men? Should women be able to offer their sexual services in exchange for financial compensation? Is machismo the main cause of intimate partner violence? What rhetorical strategies does mainstream feminism use to expand its message?


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These three possible names have been chosen for China's first Mars rover after a global survey

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Estos tres posibles nombres han sido elegidos para el primer rover de Marte de China tras de una encuesta global

The China National Space Administration released a list in January of 10 selections for the name of China's first Mars rover following a global naming campaign that began in late July 2020.

have now been selected three of them, after domestic and foreign Internet users were invited to vote for 10 candidates from January 20 to February 28. Are the following.

The three selected

China launched Tianwen-1 on July 23, 2020. The spacecraft, which consists of an orbiter, a lander and a rover, entered the Mars parking orbit after performing an orbital maneuver on February 24. The rover is expected to descend to the Martian surface in May or June.

In order of votes, from highest to lowest, these were the finalists:

  1. Zhurong: is a god of fire in ancient Chinese mythology. He lived in a palace on Mount Kunlun and taught humanity how to use the fire that Suiren had created.
  2. Nezha: a beloved Chinese mythological figure.
  3. Hongyi: means having a broad and strong mind in Chinese.

Classic Of Mountains And Seas 1597 Plate XliiiZhurong riding two dragons, depicted in the Classic of Mountains and Seas, 1597 edition

ñThe statue of Nezha

Starting Tuesday, a panel of experts will also vote on the final candidates. The administration will decide the top three names based on public voting and expert opinions.


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These three possible names have been chosen for China's first Mars rover after a global survey

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Sergio Parra

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