Overview
¿Por qué el concepto de la virginidad está tan presente y es tan importante en todas las culturas? ¿Por qué ha sido y sigue siendo un tabú? ¿Por qué suele jugar en contra de las mujeres? Y, sobre todo, ¿cómo influye sobre nosotras en las sociedades actuales?
Dos brillantes feministas (la autora Élise Thiébaut y la ilustradora Elléa Bird) de dos generaciones muy diferentes se unen para contar la historia de este concepto sin olvidar sus experiencias personales. Con ingenio y humor, este libro abarca la historia gráfica de la virginidad con una mirada aguda, atrevida y feminista.
¿Qué encontrarás en este libro?
* Siete capítulos protagonizados por diversas mujeres a lo largo de la historia.
* Con humor, referentes históricos y actuales e ilustraciones llamativas
* Una narración divertida e irreverente que te invitará a cuestionarte todo lo que creías saber sobre la virginidad
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
A fascinating graphic history of virginity going back to Ancient Rome, from the Virgin Mary and Joan of Arc to Britney Spears.
Why is the concept of virginity so ubiquitous and important in every culture? Why has it always been taboo? Why is it used to judge women? And, above all, how does it continue to influence today’s societies?
Two brilliant feminists (author Élise Thiébaut and illustrator Elléa Bird) from very different generations join their talents to present the history of virginity, informed by their personal experiences. Clever, daring and sharply funny, this book is a graphic history of virginity from a feminist perspective.
What will you find in this book?
* Seven chapters featuring notable women from throughout history.
* Told with humor, historical and contemporary references, and eye-catching illustrations.
* A fun and irreverent take that invites you to question everything you thought you knew about virginity.
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