Author: Kate Millett
Synopsis
Millett analyzes gender relations as political relations involving power. Through literary and cultural criticism, she argues that patriarchal institutions and ideas normalize male dominance across family life, sexuality, and culture.
Why It Matters to Sociology
The book helped popularize the concept of patriarchy in modern feminist theory. It influenced sociology's study of gender, family, culture, sexuality, and the ways private relationships can reflect broader systems of power.