Cunt: A Declaration of Independence
Cunt: A Declaration of Independence is a 1998 feminist book by Inga Muscio that calls for a breakdown in the boundaries between women and sexuality. In it, the writer hopes to reverse the negative connotations behind female pejoratives. The book traverses such subjects as menstruation, rape, and competition between women. The book was placed at number six on a list of "Best-Selling Lesbian Books" in May 2000 by Curve magazine. The magazine gave the work a positive review and recommended it to its readers. off our backs praised the book and noted its importance for women and feminists. Herizons called it an enjoyable read and one of the best within the field of feminism and the female body since Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom. The book received a critical review from Publishers Weekly. The word cunt inspired a movement called Cuntfest, a celebration of the female gender, and Cuntfest events were held with multiple artists in different cities in the United States after the book's publication. The book became an important piece of third-wave feminism, the importance of "pussy power", and courage in women, and was required reading in a course about women's health at the University of Virginia. Publication history