Joan Smithová je anglická spisovatelka, novinářka a aktivistka za lidská práva. Její dílo se často zabývá společenskými otázkami a morálními dilematy. Smithová píše pronikavým a pronikavým stylem, který čtenáře nutí k zamyšlení nad složitostí lidské povahy. Její novinářská a aktivistická práce dodává jejímu literárnímu pohledu autenticitu a hloubku.
Tich was a South African sports star who lost it all to alcohol. Joan had recently lost her husband. Their lives were at rock bottom when grace showed up and inspired these two middle class South Africans to move past the racial prejudices of the Apartheid era and launch a ministry together.The result was Lungisisa Indlela village (LIV), the legendary residential facility that rescues children, restores lives, and raises young leaders in South Africa. This is the story of transformed lives—both theirs and the orphans—as a country begins to embrace grace and love others as Christ loves the church.
"The new icons - Madonna, Princess Di, Roseanne - appear to be all-powerful, but what is really going on? Can Princess Diana ever be anything but the Queen of Broken Hearts? Is there such a thing as a female serial killer? Why are women urged to have children when they don't want them? Are single mothers to blame for truancy and teenage crime? What exactly was Linda Fiorentino up to in THE LAST SEDUCTION? And why can't sex symbols like Madonna have sex? These questions and many more, lie at the heart of Joan Smith's provocative new enquiry into the differences between men and women. In a series of essays on female icons like the Princess of Wales and Naomi Campbell as well as ogres like Rosemary West, Smith demonstrates the extent to which our judgements are influenced by unconcious ideas about gender. In doing so, her book tackles a fundamental but so far barely examined possibility: that the idea of difference is far more important than its reality. MISOGYNIES has remained in print since publication in 1989 and has become a key study of its subject. DIFFERENT FOR GIRLS is a MISOGYNIES for the late 90s, forcing us to ask new questions and see new truths."
Featuring 660 unique name-blends, this collection offers a fresh approach to baby naming in the 21st century. Each entry includes an easy pronunciation guide, details on language origins, and rich combined meanings, making it an ideal resource for parents seeking distinctive names that stand out.
Focusing on economic and social challenges in impoverished urban neighborhoods, this volume analyzes revitalization policies and initiatives in the US, France, and the UK. Contributors delve into community-building programs, highlighting the significance of partnerships and addressing critical issues related to race and gender in urban regeneration. The exploration of these themes provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in improving the lives of residents in struggling areas.
Focusing on the lives of imperial women overshadowed by powerful men, Joan Smith sheds light on their struggles against violence and control in a male-dominated society. Through a reinterpretation of historical narratives, she reveals the tragic fates of these women—often victims of rape and murder—who have been largely erased from history. Smith's work challenges the misogynistic portrayals of these figures, highlighting their resilience and resistance, while connecting their experiences to ongoing issues of domestic abuse and women's rights today.
