Oppression and the Body by Christine Caldwell audiobook review

Oppression and the Body by Christine Caldwell | Free Audiobook

By Christine Caldwell

Narrated by Julie Slater

🎧 7 hours and 18 minutes 📘 North Atlantic Books 📅 July 16, 2019 🌐 English

About This Audiobook

A timely anthology that explores power, privilege, and oppression and their relationship to marginalized bodies

Asserting that the body is the main site of oppression in Western society, the contributors to this pioneering volume explore the complex issue of embodiment and how it relates to social inclusion and marginalization. In a culture where bodies of people who are brown, black, female, transgender, disabled, fat, or queer are often shamed, sexualized, ignored, and oppressed, what does it mean to live in a marginalized body? Through theory, personal narrative, and artistic expression, this anthology explores how power, privilege, oppression, and attempted disembodiment play out on the bodies of disparaged individuals and what happens when the body’s expression is stereotyped and stunted. Bringing together a range of voices, this book offers strategies and practices for embodiment and activism and considers what it means to be an embodied ally to anyone experiencing bodily oppression.

Our Review of Oppression and the Body

Oppression and the Body is a powerful and authentic story. Christine Caldwell writes with depth and honesty, creating characters and experiences that resonate deeply. The audiobook format adds emotional intimacy to every scene.

Why Listen to Oppression and the Body as an Audiobook?

LGBTQ+ stories gain emotional depth in audiobook format. Julie Slater delivers a stellar narration that brings the story to life. The narration brings authenticity and warmth to every character. At 7 hours and 18 minutes, it is the perfect length to fully immerse yourself. A deeply personal listening experience.

What You Will Discover

A story that celebrates identity and authentic connection. A timely anthology that explores power, privilege, and oppression and their relationship to marginalized bodies Asserting that the body is the main… Heartfelt, honest, and beautifully told.

Who Is This Audiobook For?

Anyone who values authentic storytelling and diverse voices will love Oppression and the Body. Fans of Christine Caldwell and stories that celebrate identity, this is essential listening.

What Listeners Are Saying

★★★★★

Unlike most dance/movement therapy books, in the best way!

Well researched and incredibly informative. This book fills a gap in the somatic and dance/movement therapy spaces that I really appreciate. We need more works and conversations around this topic, and this book is the perfect start.

– Mara

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