The Republic of Men

Gender and the Political Parties in Interwar France

Nonfiction, History, Western Europe, France, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies
Cover of the book The Republic of Men by Geoff Read, LSU Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Geoff Read ISBN: 9780807155233
Publisher: LSU Press Publication: May 12, 2014
Imprint: LSU Press Language: English
Author: Geoff Read
ISBN: 9780807155233
Publisher: LSU Press
Publication: May 12, 2014
Imprint: LSU Press
Language: English

In The Republic of Men, Geoff Read explores the intersection of gender bias and the eight most important political parties in interwar France, breaking new scholarly ground in profound ways. The first to compare gender discourse across the political spectrum in a national context and trace the origins of the fascist "new man" in other political traditions, Read evaluates the impact of gender discourse upon policy during a pivotal period in French history.
Skillfully exploring how differing political traditions -- from left to right -- influenced and reacted to each other, Read shows that regardless of the party, predominant notions of gender manifested themselves in misogyny and double standards when it came to women's emancipation.
Despite the hostility of male politicians and party members, and despite women's exclusion from both parliament and the vote, Read argues that women were nonetheless crucial to politics and visibly prominent within almost every political party in interwar France. Read explains this seeming contradiction by demonstrating the existence of a conservative trend in gender politics that by the mid-1930s had enveloped even the Communist Party.
Through his masterful analysis, Read closes significant gaps in the existing historiography and presents a truly revisionist assessment of early-twentieth-century French politics.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In The Republic of Men, Geoff Read explores the intersection of gender bias and the eight most important political parties in interwar France, breaking new scholarly ground in profound ways. The first to compare gender discourse across the political spectrum in a national context and trace the origins of the fascist "new man" in other political traditions, Read evaluates the impact of gender discourse upon policy during a pivotal period in French history.
Skillfully exploring how differing political traditions -- from left to right -- influenced and reacted to each other, Read shows that regardless of the party, predominant notions of gender manifested themselves in misogyny and double standards when it came to women's emancipation.
Despite the hostility of male politicians and party members, and despite women's exclusion from both parliament and the vote, Read argues that women were nonetheless crucial to politics and visibly prominent within almost every political party in interwar France. Read explains this seeming contradiction by demonstrating the existence of a conservative trend in gender politics that by the mid-1930s had enveloped even the Communist Party.
Through his masterful analysis, Read closes significant gaps in the existing historiography and presents a truly revisionist assessment of early-twentieth-century French politics.

More books from LSU Press

Cover of the book If I Could Turn My Tongue Like That by Geoff Read
Cover of the book Hood's Texas Brigade by Geoff Read
Cover of the book The Fourth Ghost by Geoff Read
Cover of the book Legendary Louisiana Outlaws by Geoff Read
Cover of the book Bright Stranger by Geoff Read
Cover of the book An Absolute Massacre by Geoff Read
Cover of the book Lincoln, The South, and Slavery by Geoff Read
Cover of the book Stripper in Wonderland by Geoff Read
Cover of the book The Politics of Faith during the Civil War by Geoff Read
Cover of the book Becoming Cajun, Becoming American by Geoff Read
Cover of the book Southern Decadence in New Orleans by Geoff Read
Cover of the book Using Plants for Stormwater Management by Geoff Read
Cover of the book Nothing But Freedom by Geoff Read
Cover of the book The Man Who Saws Us in Half by Geoff Read
Cover of the book Cruise of the Pintail by Geoff Read
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy