On Violence and on Violence Against Women

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This insightful and provocative study explores violence, particularly against women, by a distinguished feminist critic. While we often think we recognize violence—seen in police brutality, biased courts, and stark inequalities revealed by a global pandemic—much remains unseen, hidden behind closed doors. The author, a renowned scholar, delves into the origins and impacts of both overt and subtle forms of violence. She traverses diverse contexts, from post-apartheid South Africa to the political landscape of Trump's White House, examining the works of contemporary writers and addressing issues like trans rights, sexual assault, and the #MeToo movement. The text confronts critical questions: What drives the disturbing pleasure in violence exhibited by many male leaders in the West? Is violence inherently gendered, and if so, how? What mental shifts occur when individuals permit themselves to commit acts of violence? Furthermore, how can we discuss and depict violence truthfully without complicity? This work resists simplistic answers, serving as a timely agitation against injustice and a meaningful call to action.