Meat Market – Female flesh under capitalism

Exploring the commodification of women's bodies in society

Laurie Penny author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Collective Ink

Published:29th Apr '11

Should be back in stock very soon

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This book critically examines the commodification of women's bodies under capitalism, offering insights into the dual role of women as consumers and consumed in society.

In Meat Market – Female flesh under capitalism, the author presents a critical examination of how women's bodies are perceived and exploited within a capitalist framework. This feminist analysis delves into the ways in which modern culture perpetuates an obsession with controlling and idealizing female beauty, often at the expense of real women's identities and potential. The narrative highlights the disconnect between societal expectations and the lived experiences of women, emphasizing the impact of these pressures on their personal and political agency.

The book explores the dual role of women as both consumers and the consumed, illustrating how the commodification of female flesh is woven into the fabric of everyday life. Through a range of topics including sexuality, prostitution, and eating disorders, Meat Market reveals the insidious nature of capitalism's influence on women's self-perception and societal roles. The author offers insights into the various ways women navigate these challenges, advocating for resistance against the pervasive cycle of consumption that defines their existence.

By engaging with themes of hunger, housework, and the global trade of femininity, this work serves as a provocative call to action. It encourages readers to rethink their understanding of female bodies and the implications of their commodification. Ultimately, Meat Market is a powerful exploration of the intersections between gender and capitalism, challenging us to confront the realities faced by women in a society that often prioritizes profit over personhood.

Laurie Penny hones her every phrase to a razor's edge. She is absolutely surgical in her anatomising of a mad world. MEAT MARKET is the kind of cut you learn from. (Warren Ellis, author of TRANSMETROPOLITAN, CROOKED LITTLE VEIN, RED)

ISBN: 9781846945212

Dimensions: 215mm x 141mm x 5mm

Weight: 108g

80 pages