In Defense of the Princess

Name: In Defense of the Princess
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780762458776
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How Plastic Tiaras and Fairytale Dreams Can Inspire Smart, Strong Women

By Jerramy Fine

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In Defense of the Princess by Jerramy Fine is a fascinating exploration that challenges the stereotypes associated with princess culture. It argues in favour of embracing qualities often dismissed or overlooked, using historical and modern examples to illustrate the positive traits and values embodied by princesses. This book blends cultural critique with a fresh perspective on the empowering potential within traditional femininity.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate unique and thought-provoking perspectives that merge elements of tradition with modern attitudes. It appeals to readers interested in examining the role of femininity through the combined lenses of cultural exploration and personal empowerment within the contemporary world.

In Defense of the Princess

A light but provocative collection of personal essays about celebrating real and make-believe princesses, and all things girly.

Description

It's no secret that most girls, at some point, love all things princess: the poofy dresses, the plastic tiaras, the colour pink. Even grown-up women can't get enough of royal weddings and royal gossip. Yet critics claim the princess dream sets little girls up to be weak and submissive, and allows grown women to indulge in fantasies of rescue rather than hard work and self-reliance.

Enter Jerramy Fine - an unabashed feminist who is proud of her life-long princess obsession and more than happy to defend it. Through her amusing life story and in-depth research, Fine makes it clear that feminine doesn't mean weak, pink doesn't mean inferior, and girliness is not incompatible with ambition.

From 9th century Cinderella to modern-day Frozen, from Princess Diana to Kate Middleton, from Wonder Woman to Princess Leia, Fine valiantly assures us that princesses have always been about power, not passivity. And those who love them can still be confident, intelligent women.

Provocative, insightful, but also witty and personal, In Defense of the Princess empowers girls, women, and parents to dream of happily ever after without any guilt or shame.

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In Defense of the Princess by Jerramy Fine has been praised for challenging conventional perspectives on feminism, arguing that women should have the freedom to embrace their inner princess if they wish. The book combines personal insights and humour to reveal the empowering aspects of the princess fantasy, offering thought-provoking content for readers involved in debates about femininity and empowerment.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762458776

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 March 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Adult

Illustration: B&W photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 258g

Pages: 240

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Education & Reference Jerramy Fine Mindset & Self Help Non-Fiction Science & Nature Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Jerramy Fine was raised in rural Colorado, where her hippie parents hoped and prayed she would outgrow her princess obsession. But she never did. Instead, she moved to England to seek out a more royal life. Her childhood quest to become a princess is detailed in her hilarious memoir Someday My Prince Will Come. Fine studied political science at the University of Rochester and social science at the London School of Economics. She lives in London.