Gossips, Gorgons and Crones: The Fates of the EarthGossips, Gorgons & Crones is the first comprehensive analysis of nuclear-age culture and the accompanying return of female Powers. Based in feminist, pre-patriarchal, and Native American philosophies, this book provides a biting critique of patriarchal practices, myths, and values, including family values. |
Contents
Nuclear Fashion | 27 |
Nuclear Pornography | 43 |
Nuclear Theology | 61 |
Word Magic A Praisesong for the Gossip | 73 |
Speaking About the Unspeakable | 81 |
The Nuclear Family Goes Critical | 99 |
Unthinkable Fathering | 117 |
From Psychic Numbing to Psychic Activism | 141 |
Increasing the Signs of Aging The Plenitude of the Crone | 217 |
Look Me in the Eye | 231 |
The Change of Life | 245 |
The Fates of the Earth | 265 |
The Future Is Female or the New World Chaos | 275 |
EPILOGUE | 291 |
NOTES | 293 |
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY | 343 |
Common terms and phrases
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