It is a body part unique to humans, critical to our evolution and survival, and yet it has come to signify so much more: sex, desire, comedy, shame. Whether we love them or hate them, think they’re sexy, think they’re strange, consider them too big, too small, or anywhere in between, humans have a complicated relationship with butts. BUTTS legitimizes the conversation and study of something that’s been typically considered uncouth. In this “deeply thought, rigorously researched, and riveting” debut (Melissa Febos, author of Girlhood and Body Work), Radke presents a compelling case about how this particular part of a woman’s figure actually embodies her experience moving through the world, and how reclaiming it can help us move forward. “Delving into this history, Radke provides fresh insights into why butts hold such sway over society-and what that says about our relationships to race, class, gender, and power.” -TIME “A fun, fascinating, and surprisingly empowering exploration of the history and cultural significance of the butt.” -*Starred Review* Library Journal Book Talk 6-7PM, with book signing afterwards.īooks will be available to purchase in person.
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