The War Against Women by Marilyn French – 1993 Feminist Paperback Book

Influential feminist nonfiction by Marilyn French examining systemic oppression of women, published in this Ballantine Books trade paperback edition. The War Against Women is a powerful and controversial feminist work by Marilyn French, author of The Women’s Room. First published in 1992, this Ballantine Books trade paperback edition followed in March 1993 and presents French’s deeply researched critique of the political, cultural, economic, and physical forces shaping women’s lives worldwide. French approaches the subject with academic rigor and moral urgency, drawing on history, sociology, religion, law, and media to argue that discrimination against women is systemic rather than incidental. The book became a significant touchstone in early 1990s feminist discourse and remains relevant for readers interested in women’s studies, social justice, and cultural history. Included Ephemera (Surprise Bonus): Tucked inside the book was an unexpected and darkly humorous bookmark — a printed photo depicting a woman searching through trash beneath graffiti reading “Life on the street is a dead end.” On the back, someone hand-wrote: “Stay classy.” This original found photo will be included with the book, exactly as shown. Size • 8.2 × 5.5 × 0.7 inches • 223 pages • Paperback • First Ballantine Books Trade Edition: March 1993 Condition • Fair to good vintage condition • Moderate toning throughout pages • Some edge wear and bending to covers and corners • Bonus bookmark photo included