A review by jesslynmueller
Radical Womanhood: Feminine Faith in a Feminist World by Carolyn McCulley
4.0
Radical Womanhood: Feminine Faith in a Feminist World wasn’t exactly what I expected. I thought there would be a greater emphasis on what radical womanhood from a biblical standpoint looked like. That being said, this is an amazing book and wonderful resource for understanding how feminism has shaped our culture and altered Christianity in America.
This is a must-read for women, whether Christian or not. This book goes beyond the surface of what we think feminism is or was (burning bras, anyone?). I for one, grew up thinking feminism was a good idea or at least what I thought it was. I wouldn’t have called myself a feminist. I knew men were important and vital to society and family, but that didn’t stop me from “breaking an ego” (as my friends and I called it) or saying that I can (or should) be able to do anything a guy could do. I’m thankful I realized the truth before I cracked into The Feminine Mystique.
Radical Womanhood takes you on a journey of the history of feminism, its implications for society and the Church, and what the Scriptures have to say. It’s a very easy to read and written in a friendly manner, with real life stories following each chapter. What I really enjoyed about this book, aside from the history lesson, is that McCulley articulates so well the response I wish I had in discussing biblical womanhood in today’s world.
Why do you need to read this book? As the author, Carolyn McCulley puts it,
…chances are that there are aspects of your femininity that have been negatively impacted by feminism, no matter how you identify yourself now. That’s why I believe it is important to examine the history of feminism, how it has affected our culture and our churches, and how its claims stand up to the teaching of Scripture. (p. 28)
This is a must-read for women, whether Christian or not. This book goes beyond the surface of what we think feminism is or was (burning bras, anyone?). I for one, grew up thinking feminism was a good idea or at least what I thought it was. I wouldn’t have called myself a feminist. I knew men were important and vital to society and family, but that didn’t stop me from “breaking an ego” (as my friends and I called it) or saying that I can (or should) be able to do anything a guy could do. I’m thankful I realized the truth before I cracked into The Feminine Mystique.
Radical Womanhood takes you on a journey of the history of feminism, its implications for society and the Church, and what the Scriptures have to say. It’s a very easy to read and written in a friendly manner, with real life stories following each chapter. What I really enjoyed about this book, aside from the history lesson, is that McCulley articulates so well the response I wish I had in discussing biblical womanhood in today’s world.
Why do you need to read this book? As the author, Carolyn McCulley puts it,
…chances are that there are aspects of your femininity that have been negatively impacted by feminism, no matter how you identify yourself now. That’s why I believe it is important to examine the history of feminism, how it has affected our culture and our churches, and how its claims stand up to the teaching of Scripture. (p. 28)