Hailed as a classic by The Times Educational Supplement, Susan Brownmiller’s landmark work is one of the most important and influential works of feminist scholarship ever published. First released in 1975, Against Our Will was a watershed moment, a rigorous, unflinching, and meticulously researched examination of rape as a historical, social, and political phenomenon rather than merely a criminal act. Drawing on history, law, psychology, and firsthand accounts, Brownmiller traces the use of sexual violence across centuries and cultures, arguing with force and clarity that it functions as a instrument of power and control. Controversial, courageous, and absolutely essential, this is a book that changed the conversation and continues to resonate deeply. Required reading for anyone serious about gender, justice, and social history.
