Women Don't Owe You Pretty

by Florence Given

Overview

A primer on modern feminism for the Instagram generation encouraging us to question the insidious narratives that would hold us back from self-acceptance, self-love, and our own power. With her refreshingly audacious voice, Florence Given explores all corners of the conversation, from overcoming insecurity projection and the tendency to find comfort in other women’s flaws to how to recognize and fight against the male gaze and other toxic cultural baggage and embracing sex and body positivity. Women Don’t Owe You Pretty is here to remind us that everyone is valuable as they are, and we owe the world nothing, least of all pretty.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798212704830
Publisher:	Blackstone Publishing
Publication date:	06/27/2023
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 7.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Florence Given is a bestselling author, award-winning podcaster, and illustrator based in London. She grew up in Plymouth and attended London College of Fashion for one year, leaving to pursue art and writing. Her work confronts oppressive attitudes towards women and their bodies, and she uses her platform to raise awareness of issues surrounding sexuality, consent, and gender.

Table of Contents

An Introduction 1

1 Feminism is Going to Ruin Your Life (In The Best Way Possible) 12

2 Women Don't Owe You Pretty. But… 22

3 You are the Love of Your Own Life 30

4 How to Break Up With Yourself 38

5 Refuse to Find Comfort in Other Women's Flaws 42

6 Are They Intimidating, or Am I Intimidated? 52

7 Stop Scrolling in the Mornings 60

8 Protect Your Energy 70

9 To Date or Not to Date 78

10 Maybe It's A Girl Crush; Maybe You're Queer 94

11 Love Sex, Hate Sexism…and Never Fake an Orgasm 102

12 If It's Not a "Fuck Yes," It's a "No" 110

13 "What Did She Expect, Going Out Like That?" 122

14 Women Do Not Exist to Satisfy the Male Gaze 130

15 Stop Putting People on a Pedestal 142

16 Life's Short-Dump Them 146

17 You Don't Have to Get Married (No, Really) 156

18 Stop Assuming 162

19 Accountability 170

20 Check Your Privilege 178

21 Let That Shit Go 190

Glossary 198

Acknowledgments 201

About the Author 202