Description
Discover 'The Mental Load,' a powerful graphic novel that delves into the invisible burdens women carry in everyday life. This insightful book, filled with engaging comic strips by French artist Emma, explores social and feminist issues with humor and depth. Released in 2018 by Murdoch Books, this 216-page masterpiece resonates with women everywhere, shedding light on the incessant mental load that often goes unnoticed. From household chores to mental health, and the distribution of responsibilities within homes and workplaces, Emma's poignant illustrations raise awareness about the unequal expectations placed on women. Each page challenges the stereotype of women as the sole caretakers while highlighting vital topics like maternity leave, domestic violence, and women's health issues. A must-read for anyone wishing to understand the complexities of mental load, this book provides both a voice and an outlet for women experiencing exhaustion and the pressure to always consider the needs of others. With testimonials from various publications praising its relevance and humor, readers are encouraged to 'put down your never-ending to-do list' and immerse themselves in Emma's wit and creativity. Perfect for gifting to friends or colleagues, 'The Mental Load' serves as a conversation starter about the importance of shared responsibilities and women's rights. Grab your copy now and join the dialogue about mental load and its far-reaching effects on modern life. Delivery information: We guarantee fast and safe delivery, ensuring that your order arrives at your doorstep without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760633646
Year: 2018
Publisher: Murdoch Books
Pages: 216
Description:
'Women, put down your never-ending to-do list and read this book cover to cover.' Rebecca Huntley
'The gender wars of household chores' - The Guardian
'Funny and relevant, this is a book to slip on all your colleagues' desks.' - Elle
'Emma talks about the clitoris like nobody else.' - Huffington Post
'Her comics perfectly explain the mental load that women bear in the household' - Marie Claire
'Widely shared on the net, her comic strips echo the feeling of many women who are exhausted by the need to always think of everything' - L'Express
'The mental load. It's incessant, gnawing, exhausting and disproportionately falls to women.' Leah Rupanner, ABC
'The mental load is the running commentary that plays in the minds of (mostly) women, of all the things that need doing that no one else sees but you.' AV Williams, news.com.au
In her first book of comic strips, French artist Emma reflects on social and feminist issues by means of simple line drawings, dissecting the mental load, ie 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 oth
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760633646
Year: 2018
Publisher: Murdoch Books
Pages: 216
Description:
'Women, put down your never-ending to-do list and read this book cover to cover.' Rebecca Huntley
'The gender wars of household chores' - The Guardian
'Funny and relevant, this is a book to slip on all your colleagues' desks.' - Elle
'Emma talks about the clitoris like nobody else.' - Huffington Post
'Her comics perfectly explain the mental load that women bear in the household' - Marie Claire
'Widely shared on the net, her comic strips echo the feeling of many women who are exhausted by the need to always think of everything' - L'Express
'The mental load. It's incessant, gnawing, exhausting and disproportionately falls to women.' Leah Rupanner, ABC
'The mental load is the running commentary that plays in the minds of (mostly) women, of all the things that need doing that no one else sees but you.' AV Williams, news.com.au
In her first book of comic strips, French artist Emma reflects on social and feminist issues by means of simple line drawings, dissecting the mental load, ie 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 oth