The Death of Feminism: A Notable Book

Phyllis Chesler's latest book, The Death of Feminism, is a worthwhile read for any individual concerned that Second Wave feminists have been too silent about issues directly relating to the rights and interests of women all over the world (including the treatment of women in foreign countries, degrading genres of pornography, and women whose politics stray from the far left). While her politics are more conservative than most feminists writing today (a good thing, as it is important to have a fresh viewpoint), and the book could have used a finer eye during the stages of line and copyediting, it definitely makes a strong affront to Second Wave feminists who have "bargained away" some of women's issues (e.g., pornography, military issues, motherhood rights etc.) in favor of those deemed more important (e.g., women's sexual/reproductive freedoms).