{"product_id":"my-lady-parts-a-life-fighting-stereotypes-hardcover","title":"My Lady Parts: A Life Fighting Stereotypes - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDoon Mackichan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoon Mackichan is best known for her comedy characters in the hugely popular \u003ci\u003eBrass Eye\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSmack the Pony\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eToast of London\u003c\/i\u003e - but throughout her career there are parts she's refused to take and stereotypes she's challenged to find more empowered characters. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Feisty Feminist. The Hot Lesbian. The Desperate Cougar.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMy Lady Parts\u003c\/i\u003e, Doon shares her experience on stage, screen and in real life, examining how our culture still expects women to adhere to certain stereotypes - and punishes those who don't. Doon looks at the stories we are telling and asks: what do these roles we give women tell us about their value in the society we live in? How do we hold our heads up without fear and say no to those that objectify us? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Deranged Mother. The Stupid Tart. The Hag.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is a courageous, vulnerable and empowering account of being a woman in an industry that has been exposed for its deep-rooted sexism. It is, above all, a call to reflect on - and radically rework - the implications such attitudes have for future generations.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoon Mackichan\u003c\/b\u003e is a hugely beloved actor, comedian and writer. Her comedy credits include \u003ci\u003eTwo Doors Down, Plebs \u003c\/i\u003e(for which she was nominated for a BAFTA), \u003ci\u003eToast of London, On the Hour, The Day Today, Brass Eye, Alan Partridge \u003c\/i\u003eand the Emmy-winning \u003ci\u003eSmack the Pony\u003c\/i\u003e among numerous other shows. \u003ci\u003eMy Lady Parts \u003c\/i\u003eis her debut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.6 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 05, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48429683507449,"sku":"9781838856366","price":28.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/qRVxkeIjOh9781838856366.webp?v=1779440128","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/my-lady-parts-a-life-fighting-stereotypes-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}