''He's a Stud, She's a Slut, and 49 Other Double Standards Every Woman Should Know'' is a 2008 book by feminist writer

Jessica Valenti Jessica Valenti (; born November 1, 1978) is an American feminist writer. She was the co-founder of the blog Feministing, which she wrote for from 2004 to 2011. Valenti is the author of five books: ''Full Frontal Feminism'' (2007), ''He's a Stud, ...

. The 244-page work, commenting on what Valenti describes as 50 double-standards in expectations for women, is her second book.

Reception

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vertical said Valenti "delivers thoughtful observations on serious under-the-radar issues." ''

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: "5 Books To Give The Men In Your Life So You Don't Have To Keep Explaining It." In ''

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'', Liesl Schillinger compared Valenti's book to a work published the same year by conservative author

Kathleen Parker Kathleen Parker is a columnist for ''The Washington Post''. Parker is a consulting faculty member at the Buckley School of Public Speaking, a popular guest on cable and network news programs and a regular guest on NBC's ''Meet the Press'', and p ...

, noting the two books mentioned a number of the same studies and cultural touchstones, just interpreted to opposite conclusions. Parker argues contemporary American culture disregards the needs of boys and men while Valenti—Schillinger suggests, more persuasively—argues deference to the "delicate male ego" is overprioritized against the welfare of women.

References

2008 non-fiction books Books by Jessica Valenti Seal Press books {{feminism-book-stub