Rage Becomes Her

The Power of Women's Anger

This insightful cultural exploration investigates how society systematically suppresses, devalues, and pathologizes female anger from infancy through adulthood. Drawing on contemporary research, sociological data, and personal experiences, the author examines the private and public biases that restrict women's emotional expression. It reframes righteous anger as an essential radar for injustice, a vital survival mechanism, and a powerful catalyst for positive social change. The book challenges traditional norms to help women reclaim their voice and transform a forbidden emotion into a constructive tool.

by Soraya Chemaly

Atria Books · First published 2018 · 392 pages