Susan Brownmiller

Susan Brownmiller

author United States

Susan Brownmiller was a prominent feminist author, journalist, and activist known for her groundbreaking work 'Against Our Will: Men, Women and Rape,' published in 1975. Her influential book reshaped societal perceptions of rape, presenting it not as a crime of passion but as a brutal expression of power and violence. Brownmiller's extensive historical analysis of rape highlighted its use as a tool of oppression throughout history, establishing her as a key figure in the feminist movement. She passed away at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy that significantly impacted discussions around gender violence.

Born on Feb 15, 1935 (90 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
56,809
Power
2,350$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
France 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 65,273,511 56,809 $2,700,000 2,350$
Totals 1 65,273,511 56,809 $2,700,000 2,350$
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United States United States: Susan Brownmiller was a feminist author, journalist and activist whose book 'Against Our Will: Men, Women and Rape' helped define the modern view of rape. 9

The New York Times: Susan Brownmiller, Who Reshaped Views About Rape, Dies at 90