No Is Not a Lonely Utterance - The Art and Activism of Complaining

<A moving exploration of the solace and power of listening in an unjust world, from the author of <<
<''Behind many disasters are unheard complaints''<

To complain is an intimate, dangerous act. Whether it''s speaking up about racism in the workplace or taking a stand against sexual harassment at university, the act of complaining to an institution can leave you isolated and undermined, all while the original injustice remains unresolved. Time and time again, we see these unanswered complaints compound to disastrous effect.

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Weaving together testimonies from various walks of life, Ahmed shows us what we learn about the ways institutions exercise their power when complaints are raised, and indeed what we learn about our capacity to collectivize and create social bonds through complaint. In doing so, she inspires us to create better environments for our life''s work.
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About the author

Sara Ahmed is an independent feminist scholar who works at the intersection of feminist, queer and race studies. Her research is concerned with how bodies and worlds take shape; and how power is secured and challenged in everyday life as well as institutional cultures. She has published eleven books including The Feminist Killjoy Handbook

Product details

• Authors: Sara Ahmed
• Publisher: Allen Lane
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 04.09.2025
• EAN: 9780241759271
• ISBN: 978-0-241-75927-1
• No. of pages: 416
• Dimensions: 138 mm x 222 mm x 28 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Feminism & Feminist Theory, Feminism & feminist theory, Feminism and feminist theory, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Discrimination, Social discrimination and social justice, Social groups, communities and identities, feminist book; sociology; inspirational books; queer book