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Kunskapens Frukt (2014)

by Liv Strömquist(Favorite Author)

4.39 of 5 Votes: 1

languge

English

genre

Graphic Novels & Comics

publisher

Ordfront Förlag

review 1: Min första Liv-bok.Mycket bra men inte alls på det sätt jag trodde. Jag hade föreställt mig en skrattfest med vassa formuleringar. Istället fann jag en väldigt viktig och initierad berättelse om kön och könsdelar. Och så gott som varje sida gjorde mig ledsen över alla historiska idiotier som begåtts av män i kampen mot Mensen. Kunskapens frukt känns som en tecknad avhandling, visserligen rolig, men främst klok och påläst. En bok jag vill sätta i händerna på alla unga så de slipper upprepa dumheter från förr, kring mens och kön.
review 2: Strömquist's latest book describes the view of the female genitalia through the ages. She reflects upon the borderline interest for the female sex organ, and the reader gets to visit the stone age, the... more witchcraft processes, queen Kristina's grave opening, the influence of religion and the enlightenment period, and finally the ideals of today. Every age is characterized by taboos and attempts to construct the female sex organ according to the norm of the time. The book has elements of satire when it comes to the way men through history have shown an immense interest in the female genitalia and done all kinds of sick procedures on the basis of their contemporary opinions. The ambivalent perspective of women - the madonna/whore concept - originates from hundreds of years of twisting and turning of women's sexuality. Religion brought a new concept. Instead of being sinful temptresses, women became innocent, in lack of sexuality whatsoever. Science brought the need for a new explanation to why women lacked power. It was suddenly important to emphasize the difference between the genders, and that women were not fit to have power.Strömquist writes in the most insightful way and the book, despite the comic style, should be taken very seriously. It's a historical analyze of the view of the female sex organ and the implications on women's lives. If men were menstruating, it would be viewed as something wonderful, holy and mysterious, according to the author. The period is, still today, not talked about, even regarded as something shameful. Strömquist uses images, facts and comical reflections as a way of playing it down a notch. As a reader it's difficult not to be affected by the books descriptions of the immense influence and implications the patriarchy has had through the ages. Of course, men have a rough history in many ways, and there is, or at least have been, pressure when it comes to sexuality, but this book is dedicated to women and a tribute to the female sex organ. The Swedish political feminist party Fi is only a few years old. It would have been needed a long time ago. less

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