Cover image for The mental load : a feminist comic
Title:
The mental load : a feminist comic
Edition:
First English-language edition.
Publication Date:
2018
Publication Information:
New York ; Oakland ; London : Seven Stories Press, October 2018.

©2018
Physical Description:
vii, 207 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm
ISBN:
9781609809188
Abstract:
In her first book of comic strips, Emma reflects on social and feminist issues by means of simple line drawings, dissecting the mental load, i.e. all that invisible and unpaid organizing, list-making and planning women do to manage their lives, and the lives of their family members. Most of us carry some form of mental load--about our work, household responsibilities, financial obligations and personal life; but what makes up that burden and how it's distributed within households and understood in offices is not always equal or fair. In her strips Emma deals with themes ranging from maternity leave (it is not a vacation!), domestic violence, the clitoris, the violence of the medical world on women during childbirth, and other feminist issues, and she does so in a straightforward way that is both hilarious and deadly serious. If you're not laughing, you're probably crying in recognition. Emma's comics also address the everyday outrages and absurdities of immigrant rights, income equality, and police violence.
Contents:
You should've asked -- Violence of the oppressed -- The story of my friend C -- The male gaze -- Show me that bosom -- The wonderful tale of mohamed -- The wait -- Work! -- Check your pussy! -- Just another guy from the hood -- Chill out -- The holidays.
Language:
English
Additional Language:
Translated from the French.
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