53 pages • 1 hour read
Germaine GreerThe Female Eunuch
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1970A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Female Eunuch by Germaine Greer, published in 1970, argues that patriarchal society teaches women to internalize misogyny, detaching them from their bodies and sexuality, effectively rendering them "eunuchs." Focusing on Anglophone societies, it critiques the suburban nuclear family and middle-to-upper-class, heterosexual, cisgender women. This book examines bodily autonomy, legal equality, and sexual liberation as essential for women's emancipation. Sensitive discussions include sexual violence and graphic depictions of menstruation and sex.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Germaine Greer's The Female Eunuch is lauded for its bold and revolutionary perspectives on feminism and female liberation. While praised for its incisive critique of societal norms, some readers find it provocative and polarizing. Its blend of scholarly insight and accessible narrative appeals to many, but its radical tone may not resonate with all audiences.
Who Should Read The Female Eunuch?
A reader who would enjoy The Female Eunuch by Germaine Greer is likely interested in feminist theory, social justice, and gender studies. Fans of Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique or Simone de Beauvoir's The Second Sex will appreciate Greer's radical critique of women's oppression and exploration of female liberation.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
1350L