He's a Stud, She's a Slut

He's a Stud, She's a Slut, and 49 Other Double Standards Every Woman Should Know is a 2008 book by feminist writer Jessica Valenti. The 244-page work, commenting on 50 double-standards in expectations for women, is Valenti's second book.[1] New York magazine's Vulture vertical said Valenti "delivers thoughtful observations on serious under-the-radar issues."[2][3] Bustle named the book to a 2017 list of best books on mansplaining: "5 Books To Give The Men In Your Life So You Don't Have To Keep Explaining It."[4]

He's a Stud, She's a Slut

Author	Jessica Valenti
Country	United States
Language	English
Publisher	Seal Press
Publication date	May 6, 2008
Pages	224
ISBN	978-1580052450
Preceded by	Full Frontal Feminism (2007)
Followed by	Yes Means Yes (2008)

In The New York Times, Liesl Schillinger compared Valenti’s book to a work published the same year by conservative author Kathleen Parker, noting the two books mentioned a number of the same studies and cultural touchstones, just interpreted to opposite conclusions.[1] Parker argues contemporary American culture disregards the needs of boys and men while Valenti—Schillinger suggests, more persuasively—argues deference to the “delicate male ego” is overprioritized against the welfare of women.[1]

References

1. Schillinger, Liesl (2008-07-13). "Endangered Species or Still the Enemy? (Published 2008)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
2. "'He's a Stud, She's a Slut' and Jessica Valenti Is a Force". Vulture. New York Magazine. 4 June 2008. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
3. Millard, Elizabeth (14 April 2008). "HE'S A STUD, SHE'S A SLUT, AND 49 OTHER DOUBLE STANDARDS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW". forewordreviews.com. Foreword Reviews Magazine. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
4. Trombetta, Sadie (January 10, 2017). "What Is Mansplaining? A Reading Guide". Bustle. Retrieved 2018-03-05.