The Feminists – Parley J. Cooper

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The Feminists by Parley J. Cooper is a provocative dystopian novel set in a near-future 1992 where the balance of power between the sexes has been violently overturned. Originally published in the early 1970s, this speculative pulp thriller imagines a radical feminist regime where men are systematically oppressed, forbidden from traditional male roles, and stripped of their social standing. Blending elements of dystopian fiction and action-packed rebellion, the book is a pulp-era exploration of gender politics taken to the extreme.

In this unsettling world, to be a man is considered a sin, and intimate relations are a punishable crime. At the head of this new order stands a ruthless female leader. As society descends into totalitarian rule, a desperate group of underground rebels — both men and women — prepare to wage one final battle in a desperate bid to reclaim personal freedom and equality. Although starkly sensational and reflective of its era’s anxieties, The Feminists remains a curious relic of speculative fiction history.

A controversial pulp read suited for fans of vintage dystopian fiction and gender satire, The Feminists is a snapshot of radical ‘70s pulp imagination and speculative rebellion.